Partner/Principal opportunity for a Senior Commercial Lawyer with a portable client base. Lead a growing Sydney office with support and flexibility
Join a nationally respected law firm with a strong Sydney presence and take your commercial law practice to the next level in a Partner/Principal role.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded senior lawyer with a portable client base to step into a strategic leadership role and shape the continued growth of a thriving Sydney office.
Features of the role and firm: - $300,000 - $350,000 Salary range
- Flexibility around working arrangements – hybrid working is well supported
- Transparent and rewarding fee share/profit share structure for senior lawyers with established practices
- National support infrastructure including BD, marketing, paralegals, and admin
- Beautifully appointed Sydney CBD offices – a stone’s throw from Wynyard
- A values-driven firm culture that prioritises wellbeing, collaboration, and authenticity
- The opportunity to build a team beneath you and play a strategic role in the firm’s NSW growth
What you will be doing:
As a senior figure within the commercial team, you will:
- Work with a range of clients including private companies, national brands, entrepreneurs, and family-run enterprises
- Advise on a broad mix of commercial and corporate matters including:
- Business structuring and reorganisations
- Shareholder and joint venture agreements
- Commercial contracts and negotiation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate governance and directors’ duties
- Competition, consumer law, and regulatory compliance
- Commercial disputes and risk mitigation strategies
- Enjoy the autonomy to lead your own matters and build out your client offering in a supported environment
- Be encouraged to contribute to the firm's profile and long-term growth in Sydney
Requirements: - 10+ years PAE with a focus on commercial law
- An existing client base or strong referral network
- A desire to join a growing team and contribute at a leadership level
- Client-focused, collaborative, and commercially pragmatic
If you are an experienced senior lawyer or current Partner looking for a more progressive, people-first environment where your work is supported and your growth is backed — this could be the right opportunity for you.
Reach out for a confidential discussion.
Interested in this position? Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at
daniel@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 718 155 to hear more about the role.
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/
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