Special Counsel (Commercial Law)

role with a Doyle’s Guide recognised firm and genuine Partner pathway.

3 Key Takeaways!

$180,000 to $230,000 + bonus + explicit Partner pathway Advanced AI tools + premium offices built for focused legal work Travel across multiple cities + 5.5-6.5 billables/day target

Special Counsel | Commercial Lawyer

Special Counsel (Commercial Law)

role with a Doyle’s Guide recognised firm and genuine Partner pathway.

3 Key Takeaways!

$180,000 to $230,000 + bonus + clear Partner pathway Advanced AI tools + premium offices built for focused legal work Travel across multiple cities + 5.5-6.5 billables/day target

On Offer: Our client offers a genuinely compelling senior career move:

$180,000 to $230,000 + bonus

(depending on experience) Genuine pathway to Partner

with transparent expectations and support Clear development support toward becoming an

Accredited Specialist

in your field A serious, high-performing team culture - quality people at every level Premium, modern offices designed for productivity and collaboration Advanced AI tech

to make daily legal operations smoother, faster and easier Meaningful travel across

multiple cities

to collaborate with wider teams Sustainable billables for a senior role:

5.5-6.5 hours/day

About the Firm:

Our client is a market-leading commercial law firm known for high performance without the ego. They’re consistently recognised across the profession,



including strong results in Doyle’s Guide and regular finalist appearances in major legal industry awards (including Lawyers Weekly-style categories).

This is a modern, well-resourced practice with polished offices intentionally designed to help lawyers do their best work - quiet spaces, collaborative areas, and the tech to remove friction from day-to-day practice. The culture is genuinely supportive and high performing, from elite support staff through to an accessible Partner group.

About the Position:

Our client is looking for an experienced

Special Counsel - Commercial Lawyer

to take ownership of complex matters, mentor developing lawyers, and play a key role in building the practice.

You’ll advise a strong base of quality clients (established private enterprises, high-growth businesses, and sophisticated stakeholders) across a broad mix of commercial matters, including:

Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts General commercial advisory for in-house style client needs M&A; support and transaction structuring (asset/share sales, due diligence, completion) Shareholder arrangements, joint ventures, governance and board advisory Leasing and property-related commercial matters (as relevant to client needs) Risk management,



privacy/compliance and operational legal support Supporting dispute strategy alongside litigation teams where required

This role is built for a senior operator who enjoys being hands-on with files while also leading people. You’ll be trusted with autonomy, backed by high‑calibre Partners, and supported by

advanced AI-enabled systems

that streamline admin and improve drafting, document review, research and matter management.

You’ll also enjoy

travel opportunities across multiple cities , collaborating with colleagues nationally and building relationships across the broader team.

Billable expectations are realistic for a senior lawyer:

5.5-6.5 hours per day .

Key Requirements:

8-10+ years’ private practice experience

in Commercial Law 3-5 years’ leadership experience

(mentoring, supervising, capability-building) Strong drafting and negotiation skills across complex commercial agreements Confident client-facing style with a commercial, solutions-driven mindset Track record of running matters end-to-end and managing competing priorities Must have previous management experience Interest in business development and contributing to a growing practice Australian legal practising eligibility (or ability to obtain)

Additional information

$180,000 to $230,000 + bonus + clear Partner pathway Advanced AI tools + premium offices built for focused legal work Travel across multiple cities + 5.5-6.5 billables/day target

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