New Job Opening: Senior Lawyer: Corporate / Commercial in Sydney, NSW

Job Description

Senior Lawyer: Corporate / Commercial

What’s in it for you?

• Complex corporate and commercial work without the long hours


• Learn directly from a partner with over 25 years of experience in corporate and commercial law


• Modern office in the Sydney CBD with hybrid working arrangements

About your new employer:

• Boutique Sydney firm advising business owners, private clients, SMEs and growing companies


• Practical, commercially focused approach with strong client relationships


• Small, collaborative and busy team with a steady flow of corporate and commercial work


• Specialist focus across digital, technology, media, entertainment, IP and privacy


• Clients are aligned with lawyers’ strengths, giving you work that suits your skill set


• Genuine client contact, meaningful responsibility and the chance to make a visible contribution

About the role:

You will work closely with the Principal and take carriage of a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

The work will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements


• Advising on business sales, acquisitions and transactional matters


• Providing corporate advisory and governance advice


• Working across broader commercial and business advisory matters


• Assisting with contested commercial matters as they arise


• Managing client relationships and taking day-to-day carriage of files

The ideal candidate:

• 6-12 years of PAE in corporate and commercial law


• Strong experience across commercial contracts, transactions and advisory work


• Confidence managing matters with autonomy


• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills


• A practical, commercial and relationship-led approach

Corporate lawyers currently working in top tier or international firms that are seeking flexible working arrangements and/or to reduce their working hours are encouraged to apply.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.


• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.


• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.


• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

Contact Elvira today!

Please quote reference number EN/56680:

• Call or text: 0480 042 586


• Email: enaiman@naimanclarke.com.au


• LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvira-naiman/


• #SCR-elvira-naiman

Alternatively, click apply and email your resume (in Word version only) and academic transcript.

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