Legal Professional

• We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to take full ownership of client matters within a dynamic and commercially focused legal practice. This role is designed for a lawyer who values autonomy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage legal work end-to-end without unnecessary hierarchy.
  
• The position involves advising on franchising, commercial, and small business matters, with a strong emphasis on delivering clear, practical, and commercially grounded legal advice. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, legal strategy, and transactional work, while contributing to the firmu2019s continued growth and operational excellence.
  
• This is a senior, high-trust position suited to a lawyer who thrives in a modern, technology-enabled environment and is comfortable working independently while maintaining high professional standards.
  Responsibilities
  
• Manage full carriage of client matters from initial consultation through to resolution
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including franchise agreements, leases, licensing, and distribution contracts
  
• Provide strategic legal advice with a strong focus on commercial risk and practical outcomes
  
• Advise franchisors and franchisees on legal obligations, structuring, and compliance
  
• Handle property and leasing matters, including retail and commercial leases
  
• Represent clients in alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediations
  
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a range of industries
  
• Contribute to the development of internal processes, systems, and legal standards
  
• Support and, as the team grows, help lead junior lawyers and support staff
  
• Utilize legal technology and practice management systems to drive efficiency and accuracy
  

Requirements

• Ability to work autonomously and take full ownership of legal matters
  
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and accountability
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Comfortable working in a technology-driven legal environment (Office 365 and practice management systems such as Actionstep, Leap, Clio, or Smokeball)
  
• Ability to balance independent work with collaborative team contribution
  

• Qualifications
  
• Undergraduate degree in Law with a current practising certificate
  
• Demonstrated experience in franchising, SME advisory, or commercial law
  
• Strong experience in property and leasing, licensing, and distribution agreements
  
• Solid understanding of Australian Consumer Law and its practical application
  
• Experience in dispute resolution or litigation is advantageous but not essential
  
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to provide clear, actionable legal advice
  
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  
• Proven ability to manage matters independently and efficiently