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Special counsel

Brisbane
Peppercorn Recruitment
Compliance Director
Posted: 15 April
Offer description

Most lawyers thinking about partnership hear the same thing: Bring a following.

But what if the platform already had the work?

This firm already has a commercial practice generating ~$800k in annual fees. What it needs now is the right lawyer to lead and grow it.

A long-established Queensland law firm is looking to appoint a senior commercial lawyer to take ownership of and expand its commercial practice. This is not a "start from zero" opportunity.

There is already a strong stream of commercial work generated through existing client relationships and referrals across the firm. The next step is bringing in a senior lawyer who can build on that foundation.

The role

This is a senior position (Special Counsel or lateral partner level) for a commercial lawyer ready to step into a leadership role.

You will:

* Lead and develop an existing small commercial team
* Take ownership of established client relationships
* Convert internal referrals into broader commercial engagements
* Help scale the firm's commercial offering

Importantly, you are not expected to arrive with a large portable practice.

What matters more is your ability to build trusted client relationships, lead lawyers and grow work from an existing platform.

The firm

This is a well-established Queensland firm with a strong reputation and long-standing client base.

Leadership is focused on growth and sees commercial law as a key area of expansion.

About you

Likely 8-15+ years PAE with a background in commercial law, corporate or transactions.

You are someone who:

* Builds strong relationships with clients
* Enjoys leading and mentoring lawyers
* Thinks commercially about client problems
* Is ready for a bigger platform without starting from scratch

The opportunity

For the right lawyer this represents a rare chance to:

* Grow a commercial practice with further opportunities within the firm's existing client base
* Work closely with an experienced leadership team
* Shape the next phase of growth for the firm

If this sounds like the type of opportunity you have been waiting for, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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