Head of Commercial Law — Special Counsel

Dare Legal Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Generous package

Flexible work options

Modern office

Team culture

Job summary

Our Client, a highly regarded boutique law firm, seeks a senior commercial lawyer to lead the commercial practice as Special Counsel or Principal. You will guide a high-performing team and drive strategy in a collaborative environment.

You will oversee complex matters, develop client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and shape practice direction while supporting business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a commercial lawyer, Senior Associate/Special Counsel/Principal level.
• Proven leadership: growing teams, lifting capability, setting standards.
• Strong client development and referrer-network skills.
• Excellent drafting and commercial mindset to run matters end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a broad commercial portfolio including business and share sales, complex contracts and corporate advisory.
• Draft and advise on terms of business, service/supply, distribution & procurement, PPSA, commercial leases and related agreements.
• Build and nurture client and referrer relationships; contribute to business development and practice strategy.
• Oversee quality and workflow; supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial law

Team mentoring

Client development

Drafting

End-to-end handling

Job description

Our Client, a highly regarded boutique law firm, seeks a senior commercial lawyer to lead the commercial practice as Special Counsel or Principal. You will guide a high-performing team and drive strategy in a collaborative environment.

You will oversee complex matters, develop client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and shape practice direction while supporting business development initiatives.