Senior Commercial Counsel

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Empire Group Full time
About Empire Group
Empire Group is a dynamic and respected commercial law firm that attracts high-profile clients across various sectors. With an excellent reputation for providing personalized legal services, we are committed to excellence and growth.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Counsel to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional law, including business sale and purchase transactions, share sales and purchases, and business structuring. They will also have expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, such as supply agreements, franchise agreements, and terms and conditions. Additionally, they should be well-versed in consumer and competition law, privacy and data protection, and intellectual property issues.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on complex commercial transactions
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including supply agreements, franchise agreements, and terms and conditions
- Advise on consumer and competition law, privacy and data protection, and intellectual property issues
- Collaborate with senior lawyers and partners to deliver exceptional client service

Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A minimum of 18 months to 4 years' experience in commercial/corporate law or commercial/business law or IT law
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Commercial nous and ability to think outside the box

Benefits and Culture
At Empire Group, we offer a competitive salary package, flexibility, and a range of benefits, including:
- Assistance with further studies
- Structured L&D programmes
- Leadership programmes for senior lawyers
- Mental health initiatives
- An active social club
- Client secondments
- Interstate secondments
- Salary sacrificing
- Access to pro bono work
- Mental health support

Career Development
We recognize that every individual has different career goals, and we are committed to supporting you in your path. Our firm offers a friendly and energetic yet supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

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