Senior Associate – Corporate Commercial Lawyer (Relocate to Melbourne VIC) $180K–$200K package | Hybrid flexibility (Melbourne) Work with innovative clients in engineering, infrastructure & technology sectors Why You'll Love This Role Flexible hybrid work (Melbourne-based preferred; remote considered) Meaningful, long-term client relationships — not transactional work Supportive, values-driven team where integrity and trust are the norm Work with clients who build and power the world around us About Sharpe & Abel Sharpe & Abel is a law and strategy firm built for the people who make, build, design, and service the complex systems that keep the world running.
Since ****, the firm has supported industrial, engineering, and technical companies across the Asia-Pacific region, helping them scale, transform, export, and thrive.
The team combines the precision of private practice with the commercial insight of in-house counsel to deliver practical legal solutions that work in the real world.
Our culture is shaped by five core values: Competency, Love, Trust, Freedom, and Security.
We prioritise collaboration, flexibility, and doing work that truly matters.
About the Role Join our high-performing team as a Senior Associate delivering practical, commercially astute advice on corporate and commercial matters.
This is a non-contentious commercial and corporate role focused on complex contracts, major projects, and strategic client relationships.
You'll work closely with our Managing Associate in a role that values autonomy, excellence, and real-world impact.
What You'll Bring 5+ years PAE in commercial or corporate law Strength in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management Proven ability to balance legal precision with practical, business-minded advice Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly regarded: experience in both private practice and in-house environments, and familiarity with industrial, engineering, or infrastructure clients.
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