Commercial Lawyer/Associate

MRA Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-regarded Sydney law firm, seeks an experienced Associate for its Commercial Law practice. You will work with senior practitioners on high‑quality, commercially focused matters and gain hands-on exposure in a boutique environment.

The role centres on M&A, corporate structuring, commercial contracts, and property matters, including leasing, with a clear progression path and competitive remuneration aligned with mid-market firms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-qualification experience in Australia in corporate, commercial and/or property law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters with a degree of independence while working within a high-performing team.
• Collaborative, down-to-earth with a strong work ethic.
• Seeking genuine long-term career progression and increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist on M&A, business acquisitions and disposals, corporate structuring and shareholder arrangements.
• Handle commercial contracts and property matters, including commercial leasing.
• Work closely with an experienced senior practitioner on complex matters in boutique environment.

Skills

2+ years PQE Australia

Education

Australian lawyer status

Job description

Our client, a well-regarded Sydney law firm, is continuing to grow and is looking to add an experienced Associate to its high-performing Commercial Law practice.

The firm has established a strong reputation for high-quality, commercially focused legal work, acting for a broad range of business owners, companies, investors, developers, and private clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced senior practitioner whose practice has a strong focus on M&A, business acquisitions and disposals, corporate structuring, shareholder arrangements, commercial contracts, and property matters, including commercial leasing.

The firm offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced senior practitioners on complex matters, while benefiting from the greater responsibility, client exposure, and hands-on experience that a boutique environment provides.

The firm also offers a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture, clear and genuine progression opportunities (including a path to partnership programme), and competitive remuneration aligned with the mid-market/national firms.

About you:

• 2+ years' post-qualification experience in Australia in corporate, commercial and/or property law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters with a degree of independence while working collaboratively within a close-knit, high-performing team.
• Collaborative, down-to‑earth with a strong work ethic.
• Looking for genuine long-term career progression and increased responsibility.