About the Firm Our client is a well-regarded boutique Brisbane law firm located on the city fringe and led by two highly experienced principals. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing practical, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base of businesses, investors and private clients. With direct access to decision-makers and hands-on involvement in matters from day one, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking meaningful responsibility, quality commercial work and accelerated professional development. The Opportunity This is an opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to join a close-knit team and work across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. Unlike larger firms where work can become highly specialised, this role offers genuine variety and direct involvement across transactions, advisory matters and client relationships. You will work closely with experienced principals who are committed to mentoring and developing lawyers while providing significant client contact and responsibility from an early stage. Key Areas of Practice The firm offers a broad commercial practice, including: Business & commercial law Corporate advisory Commercial litigation & dispute resolution Property & real estate Wills & estates / succession planning This creates a well-rounded role with a mix of advisory, transactional and contentious work. Responsibilities You will be involved in: Drafting, reviewing and advising on commercial contracts and agreements Managing commercial law matters from start to finish Working with senior lawyers on more complex files and transactions Providing commercially focused advice to clients Building and maintaining strong client relationships What You'll Receive Direct mentoring from principals with extensive commercial law experience High levels of client exposure and responsibility A broad, non-siloed commercial practice A collaborative and supportive team environment Genuine autonomy and ownership of matters Strong long-term career development opportunities Exposure to quality clients and commercial transactions A boutique culture where your contribution is recognised and valued About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: An admitted lawyer with 1-3 years PAE. If you have relevant pre-admission experience, we encourage you to apply. Strong drafting and technical legal skills A commercial mindset and practical approach to problem-solving Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded: property transactions, commercial contracts, commercial litigation, or general corporate matters. Why Consider This Role? For lawyers reflecting on their next career move, this opportunity offers: Greater responsibility and visibility than is typically available in larger firms Direct access to experienced mentors invested in your development The opportunity to build depth across a broad range of commercial matters A clear pathway to developing client relationships and long-term career progression Quality commercial work within a supportive and collaborative team If this sounds like you, please contact Bec Strong for a confidential discussion. Bec Strong bec@dayonerecruitment.com.au | 0428 057 300 Day One Recruitment partners with a range of Commercial Law teams across Queensland. If this particular opportunity isn't quite the right fit, we'd be happy to provide a confidential market update and discuss other opportunities currently available.
