Overview
Commercial Lawyer | Work With Purpose. Sydney | We also consider remote for the right candidate. AFR Best Places to Work Finalist 2025 | Backed by Westpac Bank. Lawpath Legal blends expert legal work with tech-driven innovation. We're a modern law firm embedded in Australia's leading online legal and accounting platform. We've helped over 500,000 start-ups and small businesses – and now, we're growing our commercial legal team.
Why Join Lawpath Legal
* We\'re backed by Westpac, trusted by over 500,000 businesses and growing rapidly. Practice law in a way that works for both clients and lawyers.
* Make a Difference Fast - Deliver commercial advice that empowers real businesses to grow. No billable hours. No hierarchy for the sake of it.
* Know Your Path - Our development framework, mentoring programs and clear promotion criteria help you grow with confidence.
* Smarter Legal Practice - Spend more time advising clients and less time on admin. We've built a legal platform that supports, not slows you down.
* Team with Heart - We do great work, lift each other up and celebrate as a team. You'll feel connected, supported and trusted from day one.
* Flexibility That Works - Hybrid work is standard. Birthdays are paid days off. Fridays wrap at 4:30. Real work-life balance, not just a buzzword.
The Role
* Advise Australian businesses on commercial and corporate law issues across structuring, governance, shareholder agreements, fundraising, regulatory obligations and more
* Provide strategic legal support for start-ups, scaleups and small businesses
* Collaborate with product and marketing teams on new legal products and offerings
* Handle multiple client matters in a fast-moving, tech-enabled environment
* Collaborate with legal ops, marketing and product teams to build scalable legal offerings and tools
* Contribute to ongoing improvement of internal systems and client delivery processes
What You'll Bring
* 2+ PQE with a current Australian practicing certificate
* Solid experience in commercial or corporate law
* Ability to deliver fast, clear and confident advice
* Comfort juggling client needs in a dynamic environment
* Interest in legal innovation, legal ops or NewLaw
* Bonus: Experience with start-ups or small business clients
The Perks
* Uncapped Bonus Structure – Rewarding performance, not hours
* ESOP – Share in the growth you help build
* Birthday Leave – Extra paid day off
* Parental Leave – Generous and inclusive policies for all families
* Hybrid Work – 3 days from home or completely remote for the right candidate
* Wellbeing Perks – Gym discount, Monday run club and wellness initiatives
* Culture That Connects – Monthly events, offsites and team celebrations
This is your chance to shape a legal career that's innovative, human and high-impact. We're backed by Westpac, trusted by over 500,000 businesses and growing rapidly. If you\'re ready to practise law in a way that actually works for both clients and lawyers – apply today Please note, you must have full Australian work rights to be considered for the role.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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