This is a senior leadership and delivery role for an accomplished commercial and disputes lawyer who enjoys solving complex problems, managing high-quality work and developing talented lawyers. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional legal services, managing matters and working closely with the firm's partners and broader legal team.

Key responsibilities

Lead and oversee a broad range of commercial matters

Provide strategic and commercially practical advice to established businesses and business owners

Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements

Supervise, mentor and support lawyers within the team

Manage workflows and maintain consistently high standards of service

Work closely with the firm's partners on complex and significant matters

Help strengthen the team's technical capability, systems and processes

Build trusted, long-term relationships with existing clients

Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm

About you





Highly experienced commercial lawyer with the technical ability, commercial judgment and leadership qualities expected at partner level

Significant experience in commercial and corporate law

Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills

Experience managing complex matters with a high degree of autonomy

The ability to supervise, mentor and develop other lawyers

A practical and solutions-focused approach

Strong communication and client relationship skills

Excellent judgment, attention to detail and commercial awareness

A collaborative leadership style and genuine commitment to team success

About us New Chapter Legal is a specialist commercial law firm with a team of 15, led by two partners. We have developed a solid reputation as trusted advisers to businesses across the real estate, mortgage broking and hospitality industries.

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📌 Senior Commercial Lawyer / Partner-Level Opportunity (Port Phillip City)
🏢 New Chapter Legal
📍 Port Phillip City