Lawyer, Venture Legal | Melbourne CBD
About the opportunity
Our client, a fast-growing advisory firm focused on startups, tech and VC, is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its Venture Legal practice. You'll advise founders, startups, scaleups, investors and funds on the legal issues that arise as businesses are formed, funded and grown, with the chance to take increasing ownership of matters and client relationships.
What you'll be doing
Advising startups, founders and investors on seed and early-stage raisings, including drafting and negotiating shareholders' agreements, subscription agreements, SAFEs, convertible notes and side letters
Supporting equity investments, secondary transactions and restructures, and coordinating due diligence, execution and completion
Advising on incorporations, corporate structures, founder equity, ESOPs, directors' duties and Corporations Act requirements
Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and advising on IP, privacy and employment issues common to growth businesses
Managing day-to-day client relationships and building trusted relationships across the startup ecosystem
Contributing to precedents, business development and events, and mentoring junior team members
About you




Law degree and admission as a solicitor in an Australian state or territory, with a current or eligible practising certificate
2 to 8 years' post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial, venture capital, M&A;, technology or a related practice
Top-tier or leading mid-tier firm experience is highly regarded
Robust drafting and negotiation skills, with sound knowledge of corporations and contract law
Clear, plain-English communication and confidence dealing with founders, executives and investors
A genuine interest in startups, technology and investment
Startup or venture experience is highly regarded but not essential.
Why this role
Work directly with ambitious founders, startups and investors
Real ownership of matters and clients, backed by experienced senior lawyers
A multidisciplinary team across legal, accounting, strategy, M&A; and corporate advisory
A clear career progression pathway as the practice grows
12 weeks' fully paid parental leave on top of the government scheme
5 additional days of leave each year and a 2-week work-from-anywhere program
A Bonus and Rights Program, so everyone shares in the upside

📌 Lawyer, Venture Legal (Melbourne)
🏢 FourQuarters Recruitment
📍 Melbourne