Commercial Lawyer

Lawpath; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

ESOP

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Wellbeing perks

Culture & events

Job summary

Lawpath is hiring a senior lawyer (5+ PQE) to join Lawpath Legal. You will advise startups and SMBs on a wide range of general commercial matters, with main responsibilities including providing practical commercial guidance and supporting high-growth clients.

The role offers a hybrid work model and a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work autonomously within a growing legal team, delivering business-focused legal solutions without billable-hour pressure, and contribute to Lawpath’s

Qualifications

• Significant corporate and commercial law experience.
• Passion for startups, NewLaw and legal innovation.
• Strong SMB understanding and business sense.
• Ability to work autonomously and make quick decisions.
• Comfortable in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.
• Experience with business sales and commercial property is a bonus.

Skills

Corporate/Commercial

Startup mindset

Business acumen

Autonomous work

Adaptable

Client-focused

Job description

Sydney | We also consider remote for the right candidate

AFR Best Places to Work Finalist 2025 | Backed by Westpac Bank

About the Company

We are a rapidly-growing legal technology/SaaS provider committed to simplifying complex legal processes through innovative technology. Driven by a mission to empower small and medium businesses (SMBs) with accessible legal, compliance, and accounting solutions, our company is poised for substantial growth.

Why Lawpath Legal:

• We're backed by Westpac, trusted by over 500,000 businesses and growing rapidly. If you're ready to practise law in a way that actually works for both clients and lawyers.
• Deliver commercial advice that empowers real businesses to grow. No billable hours. No hierarchy for the sake of it.
• Smarter legal practice - Spend more time advising clients and less time on admin. We've built a legal platform that supports, not slows you down.
• Team with heart - We do great work, lift each other up and celebrate as a team. You'll feel connected, supported and trusted from day one.
• Flexibility that works - Hybrid work is standard. Birthdays are paid days off. Fridays wrap at 4:30.

The Role

We're looking for a senior lawyer (5+ PQE) to join our internal team at Lawpath Legal. As a member of our legal team, you will advise startups and small/medium businesses on a wide range of general commercial matters. While no two days will be exactly the same, your main responsibilities will include:

What we're looking for:

• Corporate/Commercial expertise: Significant experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Startup enthusiast: Passion for startups, NewLaw, and legal innovation.
• Business savvy: An understanding of the challenges faced by SMBs.
• Independent problem-solver: Ability to work autonomously and make quick decisions.
• Adaptable professional: Comfortable in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
• Client-focused: Dedication to exceeding client expectations and ensuring their satisfaction
• If you have experience with business sale and commercial property matters, this is a bonus but not required

The Perks

• Uncapped Bonus Structure - Rewarding performance, not hours
• ESOP - Share in the growth you help build
• Birthday Leave - Celebrate with an extra paid day off
• Parental Leave - Generous and inclusive policies for all families
• Hybrid Work - 3 days from home or completely remote for the right candidate
• Wellbeing Perks - Gym discount, Monday run club and wellness initiatives
• Culture That Connects - Monthly events, offsites and team celebrations

Lawpath celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing and sociable company in an exciting new industry. You need to have full legal working rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.