About the role

Cochrane O'Higgins Lawyers is growing and seeking a commercially minded Commercial Lawyer to join the boutique practice. This role suits a lawyer who enjoys practical, client-first advice, strong drafting, and working closely with business clients across a broad range of commercial matters.

Key responsibilities

- Shareholder agreements and related corporate governance documentation

- Business and asset sales (sale of assets and business agreements)

- Sale of shares and related transaction documentation

- Drafting and advising on loan agreements, general security agreements, and guarantees

- Commercial leases and retail leases (NSW and Victoria)

- Trust-related work and advice

- General commercial advisory work for SMEs and private clients

- Business restructures and related advisory work

- Tax-related commercial advice, including matters involving ATO enforcement of outstanding tax liabilities

About you

- Admitted to practise in NSW (or eligible) and able to hold the relevant practising certificate





- Robust drafting and attention to detail

- Sound commercial judgment and a practical approach to problem-solving

- Clear and responsive communication with clients and counterparties

- Ability to manage matters with appropriate autonomy (with support as needed)

About us

Cochrane O'Higgins Lawyers is a boutique practice offering direct access to leadership and no unnecessary hierarchy. The firm provides real responsibility and the chance to run matters end-to-end with backing, and a platform to grow without compromising how you practise.

Benefits

- Boutique practice with direct access to leadership and no unnecessary hierarchy

- Real responsibility and the chance to run matters end-to-end (with backing)

- A platform to grow without compromising how you practise

- Genuine flexibility in how the role is structured (full-time or part-time)

📌 Commercial Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 Cochrane O'Higgins Lawyers
📍 Sydney