You’ve done the hard yards in a system that works… until it doesn’t.

You know the feeling: layers of approvals, narrow lanes, politics, and a ceiling on how big you can build. You’ve stayed, you’ve delivered, you’ve led, and now you’re ready to get out and do it properly.

At BlueRock Law, this is a genuine lead-from-the-front role with a transparent runway to become Head of BlueRock Commercial Law . We have a strong base, a great brand, real pipeline, and a broader multidisciplinary engine behind us. What we want now is a rainmaker and people leader who can multiply what’s already working.

Why this will appeal to you

- You’ll be set free : Build, lead and grow without the red tape, rigid hierarchy, or “stay in your box” mentality.
- You’ll have something worth building : A proven platform, strong culture, and a national business behind you — not a cold start.
- You’ll have leverage : Cross-referrals and deep relationships across a multidisciplinary firm (accounting, finance, wealth, insurance, digital, grants).
- You’ll have a pathway : This is a Director role with explicit Head of Commercial trajectory for the right person.

What you’ll be doing

- Lead and grow Commercial Law : Lead the Commercial practice and take meaningful ownership of strategy and outcomes.
- Build a high-performing team : Recruit, mentor, coach and develop lawyers; create the next wave of leaders.
- Win and expand work : Drive business development and deepen key relationships across the BlueRock client base and referral network.
- Deliver excellent client outcomes : Advise across a broad range of commercial matters with pragmatic, business-first judgement.
- Shape the firm’s leadership : Work with the Managing Director and the Director group to scale the Law division.

The person we’re looking for

- Has stayed in one place for a long time and has earned trust,



built a book, and led teams but you’re ready for your next chapter.
- Has operated in a highly constrained environment (top-tier/mid-tier, large suburban, institutional, or highly process-driven firm) and wants autonomy with accountability.
- Is a genuine rainmaker : You win work, grow relationships, and create momentum, not just “support BD”.
- Leads like it matters : You attract, develop and retain great lawyers; you lift standards; you create a team people want to be part of.
- Thinks commercially : You understand margin, pricing, utilisation, leverage, and how to build a practice that scales.

What you’ll bring

- Experience : Typically 10+ years PQE in commercial law (or equivalent depth).
- Technical credibility : Strong generalist commercial grounding; specialisation welcome.
- Practice leadership : Proven ability to lead people and run matters with high standards.
- Business development : Demonstrated track record of originating work and growing a practice.
- Practice management : Strong habits around quality, responsiveness, risk, and efficiency.

What you’ll get at BlueRock

- In Office- High Trust Flexibility : Primarily office based but absolute flexibility when needed (we trust you and have your back).
- A culture that’s actually human : Collegial, ambitious, supportive — high standards without the ego.
- Real growth opportunities : Mentoring, coaching and a platform designed to promote great people.
- Strong incentives: both short term and long term so you build something while you’re here.
- Great benefits : BlueRock public holidays, weekly lunches, social events, Sonder wellbeing support.

How to apply / confidential chat

If you’re ready to step out of a system that’s been holding you back, and build something substantial with clear Head of Commercial runway, we should talk.

Contact: John O’Hare ( ) or Lee Kelly ( )

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📌 Head of Commercial Law (Melbourne)
🏢 Bluerock
📍 Melbourne