HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded Brisbane firm to appoint a Senior Commercial Lawyer / Principal (8 years PAE) to join its growing commercial practice. This is a rare lateral opportunity for an established commercial lawyer looking to step into a senior leadership role within a respected litigation-led firm. The position offers the platform, support, and autonomy to build and scale a commercial practice while leveraging an existing high-quality client base and strong referral network. You will work closely with experienced senior practitioners and sophisticated commercial clients across a broad range of corporate, business, and advisory matters. Your Day Will Involve Advising clients on commercial transactions, business structuring, and strategic matters Working on shareholder agreements, business sales and acquisitions, and commercial contracts Supporting clients across corporate advisory, governance, and risk matters Building and growing long-term client relationships across the commercial sector Collaborating with an established disputes practice on interconnected commercial matters Contributing to the strategic growth and development of the broader commercial offering Who You'll Be Working With You'll join a highly respected firm with an established reputation in complex commercial and disputes work. The team operates within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, offering strong support for senior lawyers looking to expand their practice and profile within the market. Who Will Fit This Opportunity You'll thrive in this role if you are a senior commercial lawyer looking for autonomy, leadership, and a genuine growth platform: 8 years PAE in commercial or corporate law Strong client relationship and business development capability Experience across commercial transactions, advisory, and structuring matters Commercially minded with strategic and practical problem-solving skills Motivated to build and scale a practice within an established firm platform Seeking long-term progression toward Principal-level leadership Why You'll Love It Here Rare opportunity to build and scale a commercial practice Established firm platform with strong referral and client networks Supportive, entrepreneurial, and commercially focused culture Direct involvement in strategic growth and leadership decisions Flexible and collaborative working environment Clear pathway toward senior leadership and equity opportunities The Details Firm Type: Established Commercial & Disputes Firm Role Type: Full-time Location: Brisbane CBD Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 Ideal For: Senior commercial lawyers seeking a lateral leadership opportunity with growth potential Apply Now Allisha McKenzie Senior Legal Recruitment Specialist | HarperLloyd Recruitment 0483 929 501 | allisha@harperlloyd.com.au HarperLloyd Recruitment is a specialist legal recruiter supporting private practice, in-house, and government roles. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
