Corporate/ Commercial Solicitor

Empire Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market salary package

Job summary

Empire Group is seeking an experienced Corporate/Commercial Solicitor to join our Melbourne office. You will handle a wide range of commercial matters, including corporate restructuring, leasing and licensing, franchising, and acquisitions, working closely with a Senior Partner.

This is a high‑caliber role in a large boutique firm that values quality work, strong client relationships, and real work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Corporate/Commercial solicitor.
• Experience across corporate restructuring, leasing and licensing, franchising, acquisitions and disposals.
• Ability to grow client relationships and deliver high‑quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of commercial projects including corporate restructuring and reorganisation.
• Manage retail and commercial leasing and licensing, franchising, and business acquisitions.
• Provide general commercial drafting and strategic advice in collaboration with a Senior Partner.

Skills

Client relationships

Commercial law

Team leadership

Job description

Corporate/ Commercial Solicitor circa 6 years +

• Great opportunity for a role with real variety
• Consistent pipeline of exciting work within a cohesive, expert & down to earth team
• Client base not required, but an ability to grow client relationships through top quality work is

The firm
Our client is a large boutique Melbourne-based law firm with extensive experience across all Australian jurisdictions and a broad range of international matters. They pride themselves on offering a personalised service to their solid, consistently growing client base. This client now offers a rare and exciting opportunity to join a professional, successful, and close-knit team in their Corporate/ Commercial practice group. Heading up the team, working with a highly experienced Partner, you will love working in this fully firing and highly functioning team. They work hard but also enjoy genuine work life balance.
The role
Our client is looking to immediately fill a role within their Melbourne office. This is a not to miss opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer. You will be involved in a range of commercial projects, including corporate restructuring and reorganisation, retail and commercial leasing and licensing, franchising, business, shares and assets acquisition and disposal in various sectors and general commercial drafting and advice. You will be immediately exposed to high level and interesting work and will be working closely with a Senior Partner on a wide variety of matters.
You
Our client is seeking an extremely motivated, experienced, and passionate individual who is looking to work in a fast paced and supportive working environment. You would ideally need to have a good solid level of experience from a reputable firm, and it is essential that you have a thorough understanding of your areas of expertise. An existing client portfolio of work is not essential, but strong networks are vital. We are looking for someone who rolls up the sleeves, making sure all client needs are met. Seeking a strong go-getter, self-starter, enthusiastic and passionate operator who loves what they do and knows why they do it.
The benefits
This is a firm with a strong client service orientated focus. Our client really looks after their staff and provides a friendly and energetic yet supportive environment. They are invested in progressing their staff with training opportunities. Your hard work will be greatly rewarded with an above market salary package.