Are you a commercially minded lawyer looking to work on high-quality transactions while enjoying the lifestyle Newcastle has to offer?

Connected People is partnering with a well-established Newcastle law firm that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering practical, commercial advice to businesses across the Hunter and beyond. With a loyal client base, strong referral network and team-oriented culture, this is an opportunity to step into a senior role with genuine autonomy and a clear pathway for career growth.

You’ll work closely with an experienced Lawyer on sophisticated commercial and corporate transactions, advising a diverse range of SMEs, family businesses, developers and private clients.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead and manage a broad range of commercial matters including:

- Mergers & acquisitions
- Business sales and acquisitions
- Corporate restructures
- Shareholder agreements and governance
- Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
- Commercial contracts and negotiations
- Business structuring and regulatory advice




- Property and commercial transactions

This role offers significant client contact, responsibility from day one and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to longstanding clients.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

- 3-10 years PAE in commercial law
- Strong transactional and corporate advisory experience
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Confidence managing client relationships independently
- A practical, commercial approach to problem solving
- A genuine interest in building long-term client relationships

Why This Role?

- Join a respected Newcastle firm with a loyal commercial client base.
- Work directly with an experienced Director on complex transactions.
- Long-term career opportunity with genuine autonomy and progression.

Let’s have a confidential chat and see if this role fits the bill for your next chapter in law.

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📌 Commercial Lawyer (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Connected People
📍 Newcastle City Council