Be the 2IC in a growing Commercial Law practice with a genuine pathway to leadership.
Hammond Nguyen Turnbull (HNT) is a growing multidisciplinary law firm built on transparency, trust and genuine relationships.
We're a collaborative, down-to-earth team that takes pride in delivering practical, commercially focused advice to our clients.
As we continue to grow our Commercial Law practice, we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.
This is an opportunity for a 3+ PQE Commercial Lawyer who wants to do more than contribute to a practice.
We're looking for someone who wants to help build it, develop a team and grow into a leadership position.
The Role
You'll join our Commercial Law practice as a senior member of the team and work closely with the Managing Partner across a broad portfolio of transactional and advisory commercial matters.
As the practice continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility for clients, workflow and junior team members, with a genuine pathway towards Senior Associate, Special Counsel and ultimately leading a team or division.
This isn't a stepping stone.
It's a place to build your career long-term.
What You'll Do
Advise businesses on structures, governance, contracts and general commercial matters
Act as a trusted adviser to retainer clients and manage their day-to-day legal needs
Translate complex legal issues into clear, practical and commercially focused advice
Develop long-term relationships with clients across a range of industries
Drafting & Negotiation
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements
Work across shareholder agreements, company constitutions, employment and contractor agreements, terms and conditions,



confidentiality deeds and other commercial contracts
Review incoming contracts and advise on commercial and legal risks
Tailor agreements to meet client-specific needs and risk profiles
Transactional
Act for vendors and purchasers on mergers and acquisitions
Draft and review commercial and retail leases
Advise clients across a range of commercial transactions
Support businesses as they grow, restructure and evolve
Help lead, supervise and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals
Allocate and oversee workflow as the team grows
Support the development of junior team members
Help build a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Develop your own leadership and people-management skills
Client & Practice Development
Manage a portfolio of clients independently
Become a trusted first point of contact for key clients
Build deep, long-term client relationships
Develop your business development and networking skills
Learn how to identify, attract and win new work
Contribute to the growth and direction of the Commercial Law practice
What We're Looking For
3+ years PQE in Commercial Law
Strong experience across corporate/commercial advisory and contract work
Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
Commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
Confidence managing client relationships independently




Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of your matters
Interest in leading, managing and developing a team
Experience supervising junior lawyers or paralegals is highly regarded
NSW admission with a current practising certificate
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to build something.
You may already have leadership experience, or you may be ready for your first genuine prospect to step into it.
What matters is that you're ambitious, collaborative and interested in growing alongside the practice.
Why HNT?
You'll work with a diverse portfolio of SMEs and businesses across a range of industries, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term client relationships and advise businesses as they grow and evolve.
At HNT, we believe career progression should be genuine, not just something written in a job advertisement.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Become the 2IC in a growing Commercial Law practice
Build and manage your own client relationships
Develop leadership and people-management skills
Mentor and develop junior lawyers
Contribute to the direction and growth of the practice
Progress towards Senior Associate or Special Counsel
Ultimately have the opportunity to lead a team or division
All within a culture built on trust, autonomy and collaboration, not internal competition.
We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.
If you're a Commercial Lawyer who is ready to take the next step, develop as a leader and help build a growing practice, we'd love to hear from you.
All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Senior Commercial Lawyer | 3+ Pqe (Sydney)
🏢 Hammond Nguyen Turnbull
📍 Sydney