Commercial / Corporate Lawyer (1-5PQE)

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

The Firm

The firm is a boutique, high-volume corporate and commercial legal practice specialising in sophisticated, high-value transactions, particularly with UHNW individuals. Its core services span mergers & acquisitions, structured finance, property dealings and corporate compliance for family offices, private clients and corporate entities.

The Role

The firm seeks a client-focused Associate to join its Sydney CBD office on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will apply commercial thinking to complex matters, and work closely with Partners on negotiation, drafting and structuring of commercial transaction documents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse commercial caseload under partner oversight, prioritising tasks to meet strict deadlines
  • Lead client meetings with high-net-worth individuals, family offices and corporate stakeholders

Draft, review and negotiate:

  • M&A documentation, shareholder and security agreements
  • Commercial contracts, including licences, distribution and SaaS agreements
  • Property instruments such as sale contracts, mortgages, leases and option deeds
  • Ancillary deeds of settlement, company resolutions, and variation or transfer documents
  • Advise on structuring commercial transactions, corporate compliance and company law
  • Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations and rulings to guide strategic client advice

Candidate Requirements

  • Admitted solicitor with at least 1 years' PQE in corporate and commercial law
  • Demonstrated expertise in drafting complex legal instruments and managing document workflows
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with meticulous attention to detail
  • Proven ability to think laterally and apply commercial considerations to legal solutions
  • Self-starter capable of working independently and integrating seamlessly into a boutique team

Personal Qualities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Honesty, integrity and professional presentation
  • Outstanding time-management and organisational abilities
  • Initiative and a proactive, client-service mindset

What's on Offer

  • Exposure to sophisticated, high-value matters for private clients and family offices
  • A dynamic, collegial culture with clear pathways for career progression
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package commensurate with experience
  • Ongoing professional development and mentorship

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