Commercial Advisory & Transactions with Litigation Exposure

Bring your commercial expertise to a modern boutique law firm where autonomy, trust and commercial clarity matter.

Step into a collaborative environment with a small but mighty team - with meaningful client exposure and the opportunity to shape matters end-to-end.

This position suits a commercially minded lawyer with broad advisory and contract experience and some litigation capability who wants high-quality work without big-firm bureaucracy.

About Rankin Business Lawyers

At RBL, we believe great legal work starts with a great working environment. We’ve intentionally built a firm that moves away from rigid hierarchies and outdated law-firm models, replacing them with autonomy, flexibility and genuine collaboration.

We work as strategic partners to our clients - and we treat our team the same way. You’ll have control of matters, direct access to clients, and the support to deliver clear, commercially grounded advice.

As a B-Corp certified firm, we’re committed to doing business responsibly - balancing profit with purpose, people and long‑term sustainability. That commitment shows up in how we support flexible working, invest in our people, and build relationships based on integrity and trust.

- Clear, commercial thinking over complexity
- Ownership, accountability and follow‑through
- Collaboration and knowledge‑sharing
- Continuous improvement and innovation
- Respect for life outside of work

We offer meaningful work, high‑quality clients, flexibility in how and where you work, and the opportunity to contribute to a firm that is building something intentional.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lawyer (4+ PAE)



with broad general commercial experience and some litigation exposure to join our growing practice.

This is a client‑facing role with responsibility across a diverse mix of commercial matters. You will take ownership of files from start to finish while working collaboratively with the broader team.

Your work will include:

- Commercial transactions: structuring, drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements
- General commercial advisory including trade mark and leasing work across varied industries
- Supporting dispute matters where commercial litigation experience is relevant

You will also play a role in business development. While prior business development experience is not essential, a willingness to engage in networking and relationship‑building is significant.

This role suits someone who values autonomy, is comfortable operating in a flat structure, and wants to contribute both legally and commercially.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Advisory Work

- Manage matters from commencement through to completion
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements
- Provide clear, practical and commercially grounded advice
- Support dispute and litigation‑related matters where required

Client & Relationship Management

- Build and maintain strong client relationships




- Work directly with business owners and senior decision‑makers
- Contribute to the firm’s reputation for accessible, results‑driven advice

Business Development & Contribution

- Participate in networking events and industry engagement
- Contribute to strategic discussions about firm growth
- Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the practice

(This is not a narrow technical role, it is an opportunity to operate as a well‑rounded commercial lawyer within a small, high‑trust team.)

About You

You are commercially minded, pragmatic and confident managing matters independently. You enjoy working directly with clients and delivering advice that is both technically sound and commercially realistic.

You’re not looking for a traditional hierarchical firm structure. You value flexibility, autonomy and being trusted to deliver outcomes.

You will bring:

- 4 + years post‑admission experience in commercial law
- Strong experience across general commercial advisory and transactions
- Some litigation or dispute resolution experience
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- Confidence managing matters independently
- A willingness to engage in networking and business development activities
- Strong organisational skills and follow‑through
- An interest in contributing to the growth and evolution of the firm will be highly regarded.

What’s On Offer

- Flexible working arrangements, including work‑from‑home options
- Direct client access and autonomy over your work
- Exposure to a broad mix of commercial matters
- Supportive, flat team structure
- Meaningful work within a B‑Corp certified firm

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📌 General Commercial Lawyer (4+ PAE) (Melbourne)
🏢 Rankin Business Lawyers
📍 Melbourne