Genuine flexibility in how and where you work, full time or part-time;Sophisticated commercial work without big-firm hierarchy;Direct relationships with an established portfolio of quality clients;A collaborative team of experienced lawyers and consultants;An incentive program with additional earning potential; andScope to develop your own client relationships, if that interests you.
The Firm
Our client is a boutique practice known for providing clear, practical advice across the full range of commercial law matters.
With an established sophisticated client base across FMCG, agriculture, R&D;, manufacturing, technology and creative industries.
What sets them apart is how closely they work with their clients – taking the time to understand each business and deliver advice that is direct, commercial and genuinely useful.
We're now looking for a like-minded senior lawyer to join them and share in that approach.
The Role
Work directly with the firm's partners and clients, managing a broad range of commercial matters with genuine autonomy.
Your day-to-day work will include:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts;Advising on contractual, commercial and operational issues;Advising on consumer law, marketing and advertising;Preparing consultancy agreements, deeds of release and related documentation;Advising on governance,



directors' duties and corporate matters;Supporting clients with commercial disputes, contract interpretation and risk management;Advising on intellectual property, particularly R&D; arrangements and licensing;Guiding clients on privacy and regulatory compliance; andBuilding templates, precedents and practical tools for clients.
About You
You'll have 8+ years' PAE and be confident managing sophisticated commercial matters and client relationships independently.
Ideally, you'll bring:
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills;Excellent technical ability and attention to detail;A practical, commercially focused approach to advice;Confidence dealing directly with senior stakeholders; andSound judgement in identifying and managing commercial risk.
Experience in FMCG, food and beverage, agriculture or ag-tech is highly regarded.
You don't need to bring a client base.
But if you'd like to keep developing your own practice, the firm is open to discussing a broader remuneration structure.
At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
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📌 Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Brisbane)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Brisbane