Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

Connected People; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Ocean-side office

Wellbeing-focused culture

Competitive salary package

Career progression

Job summary

Connected People in Newcastle is seeking a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer to join a growing team. You will work on diverse matters from commercial contracting to complex M&A, advising a broad client base across resources, construction, professional services and owner-managed businesses.

Based in Newcastle with hybrid working, you’ll collaborate with experienced lawyers, deliver practical advice, and progressively take on more autonomous matters while benefiting from strong mentorship and a clear

Qualifications

• Have experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Able to build strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate sound commercial judgement.
• Capable of increasing autonomy in matters.
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Deliver practical, solutions-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Commercial contracting and contract negotiation.
• Corporate transactions.
• General commercial advisory work.
• Business structuring and shareholder arrangements.
• Corporate governance matters.
• Mergers & acquisitions.
• Restructuring projects.

Job description

Move Your Career Forward in Newcastle

Thinking about a sea change without sacrificing the quality of your work?

An established and highly regarded Newcastle law firm is looking for a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer to join its growing team. Whether you're already based in Newcastle, looking to relocate from Sydney or another major city, or seeking a better lifestyle without compromising on sophisticated and varied work, this opportunity offers the best of both worlds.

Working alongside experienced commercial lawyers, you'll advise a diverse client base spanning resources, construction, professional services and privately owned businesses. The work is varied, engaging and genuinely commercial, with exposure to everything from day-to-day advisory matters through to complex corporate transactions.

The Opportunity

• Commercial contracting and contract negotiation
• Corporate transactions
• General commercial advisory work
• Business structuring and shareholder arrangements
• Corporate governance matters
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Restructuring projects

Experience in commercial litigation, property law or commercial leasing will be viewed favourably but is not essential.

About You

• Have experience in corporate and commercial law
• Enjoy building strong client relationships
• Have excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Demonstrate sound commercial judgement
• Are capable of managing matters with increasing autonomy
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Deliver practical, solutions-focused advice

This role would particularly suit a lawyer seeking quality work, stronger mentorship and a clear pathway to progression without the long hours often associated with larger firms.

What's on Offer?

• High-quality corporate and commercial work
• Achievable 5.5 hour daily billable target
• Exposure to M&A and complex transactions
• Strong mentorship from experienced practitioners
• Exposure to domestic and international matters
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Real work-life balance
• Community involvement on work time
• An ocean-side office and car spot to really make office life easy!
• Wellbeing-focused culture
• Competitive salary package

If you're ready to join a firm where culture matters, quality work is valued and your long-term development is genuinely supported, we'd love to hear from you.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.