Job Description
The Opportunity
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This is a rare chance for an experienced commercial lawyer to step into an established practice generating approximately $1m in annual fees and take genuine ownership of its future.
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Our client is a growing Brisbane law firm with an existing commercial practice, strong client relationships, established referral networks and quality workflow.
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The Role
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You'll work across a broad commercial practice including:
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Commercial contracts
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Business sales and acquisitions
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Shareholder and structuring advice
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Corporate advisory
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Procurement and leasing
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General commercial transactions and advisory work
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Beyond the technical work, you'll take responsibility for the practice by:
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Leading and developing junior lawyers
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Managing key client relationships
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Building on existing referral networks
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Identifying opportunities across the firm's client base
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Helping shape the strategy and future growth of the practice
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About You
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This opportunity will ideally suit an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel with approximately 8+ years' PAE.
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You will be:
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Technically strong across commercial advisory and transactional work
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Capable of managing matters autonomously
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Experienced in supervising and developing junior lawyers
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Commercially minded and confident with clients
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Interested in business development and growing existing relationships
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Ready for greater ownership and leadership responsibility
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You do not need to bring a significant client following. More important is your ability and appetite to take an established practice and make it your own.
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What's On Offer
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Established ~$1m commercial practice
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Existing clients, workflow and referral relationships
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Existing team and strong operational support
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Genuine autonomy and leadership responsibility
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No requirement to bring a significant book of business
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Clear pathway to Partnership
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Competitive remuneration and future profit-share opportunities
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📌 Senior Commercial Lawyer | Partnership Pathway (Queensland)
🏢 Peppercorn Recruitment
📍 Queensland