Commercial & Corporate Lawyer | Melbourne CBD Join an established commercial practice where you’ll work on a broad mix of corporate and commercial matters with hands-on mentoring. Ideal for a lawyer who enjoys being close to clients and delivering clear, commercially grounded advice. About the Role This is an opportunity within a mid-sized Melbourne firm for a lawyer who enjoys practical, commercially minded work to join a busy Commercial & Corporate team. You’ll support and run matters across transactions, governance and general commercial advisory, working directly with senior lawyers and a varied client base. Why you'll enjoy this role $100k - $140k salary package DOE Work alongside experienced lawyers who provide active mentoring Matters span a wide mix of industries and business types Hybrid arrangement available (generally 4 days in-office, 1 day WFH if you’d like) Full-time preferred, with openness to part-time for the right person seeking flexibility or returning to work A supportive, collegial environment and career development focus Competitive salary (as per the original advert) What you'll be doing Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts Assisting with business and share transactions, including ancillary documents and due diligence support Advising on corporate governance and compliance-style work (as required) Supporting company secretarial tasks and corporate maintenance work Providing pragmatic advice on common commercial risk issues, including consumer-facing considerations where relevant Managing competing priorities and progressing matters with appropriate supervision What we're looking for 3–5 years’ post-admission experience in commercial/corporate law Strong commercial drafting and confident negotiation skills Excellent written and verbal communication Sound judgement and a practical approach to balancing risk and outcomes Comfortable dealing with a broad mix of clients Nice-to-haves Experience with elements of: sale of business, share sales (including earn-outs), complex shareholder agreements, trusts/partnership structures, employee equity plans, company secretarial work Interest in business development/marketing and building long-term client relationships Interested in this position? Apply now or email your resume to Shane Leahy at shane@gorillajobs.com.au or call 61 468 751 055 to hear more about the role. Shane Leahy | LinkedIn 4 Reasons to Use Gorilla Jobs to Find Your Next Legal Role: Experts in Lawyer Jobs: We specialize in legal recruitment and understand your practice area. Access to Unlisted Roles: Many of our roles aren't advertised anywhere else. Respect for Privacy: Your career is confidential – we only share your CV with your consent. Complimentary Career Support: Resume tips, interview coaching, and salary negotiation advice included. For more legal positions, visit www.gorillajobs.com.au
