Corporate/Commercial Special Counsel Lawyer | Brisbane (CBD)

Corporate/Commercial Special Counsel Lawyer role in Brisbane (CBD). Lead deals, advisory and contracts in a growing team.

3 Main Points:

• Special Counsel position in a high-performing 40-person Brisbane office
• Broad corporate & commercial work: M&A, shareholder deals, contracts
• Coaching, training, social club + hybrid flexibility after probation

About the Client:

Our client is a well-established, specialist commercial practice with a strong reputation for clear, pragmatic advice and results. With a sizeable Brisbane CBD presence (approx. 40 staff in-office), the team is expanding and known for a genuinely supportive, high-performance culture.

About the Position:

Our client is looking for a Corporate/Commercial Special Counsel Lawyer to join our clients' team and take ownership of a varied, commercially focused practice.

This is a senior, client-facing role with real autonomy. You’ll be trusted to run matters end-to-end, guide strategy, and mentor developing lawyers—while working alongside experienced senior practitioners on complex engagements.
The work is broad and engaging, including:

• Business and share acquisitions/sales (due diligence to completion)
• Shareholder agreements, joint ventures and business structuring
• Corporate advisory and governance (including risk, compliance and decision-making)
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (services, supply, terms of trade, credit arrangements)
• Ongoing advisory for established businesses and corporate stakeholders, including working with in-house teams where needed

Key Requirements:

• Australian practising certificate and strong local experience
• Typically 8+ years PAE in corporate/commercial (flexible for the right fit)
• Proven ability to run complex matters and manage competing priorities
• High-quality drafting and negotiation skills (contracts and transaction docs)
• Confidence advising directors/owners and building trusted client relationships
• Enjoys mentoring, knowledge-sharing and lifting team capability
• Commercial mindset with practical judgement and strong attention to detail

Our client offers:

• An attractive salary package (Depends on Experience/Referral Base/Management Experience)
• A supportive environment with access to quality work and great clients
• Professional development opportunities with regular internal and external training
• Access to one-on-one professional coaching
• An active social club and event schedule
• WFH and flexible work arrangements available after probation
• A strong culture of trust, honesty and integrity, with clear expectations aligned to values

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to karl@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/