Commercial & Corporate Lawyer | Melbourne CBD

Join an established commercial practice where you’ll work on a broad mix of corporate and commercial matters with hands‑on mentoring. Ideal for a lawyer who enjoys being close to clients and delivering clear, commercially grounded advice.

About the Role

This is an chance within a mid‑sized Melbourne firm for a lawyer who enjoys practical, commercially minded work to join a busy Commercial & Corporate team. You’ll support and run matters across transactions, governance and general commercial advisory, working directly with senior lawyers and a varied client base.

Why you'll enjoy this role

- $100k - $140k salary package DOE
- Work alongside experienced lawyers who provide active mentoring
- Matters span a wide mix of industries and business types
- Hybrid arrangement available (generally 4 days in-office, 1 day WFH if you’d like)
- Full-time preferred, with openness to part-time for the right person seeking flexibility or returning to work
- A supportive, collegial environment and career development focus
- Competitive salary (as per the original advert)

What you'll be doing

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts; assisting with business and share transactions,



including ancillary documents and due diligence support
- Advising on corporate governance and compliance‑style work (as required)
- Supporting company secretarial tasks and corporate maintenance work
- Providing pragmatic advice on common commercial risk issues, including consumer‑facing considerations where relevant
- Managing competing priorities and progressing matters with appropriate supervision

What we're looking for

- 3–5 years’ post‑admission experience in commercial/corporate law
- Strong commercial drafting and confident negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Sound judgement and a practical approach to balancing risk and outcomes
- Comfortable dealing with a broad mix of clients

Nice‑to‑haves

- Experience with elements of: sale of business, share sales (including earn‑outs), complex shareholder agreements, trusts/partnership structures, employee equity plans, company secretarial work
- Interest in business development/marketing and building long‑term client relationships

Interested in this position?
Apply now or email your resume to Shane Leahy at or call to hear more about the role.

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📌 Commercial & Corporate Lawyer | Melbourne CBD | $100K - $140K DOE
🏢 Clearcompany
📍 Melbourne