Junior Commercial Lawyer

Suncorp Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shine platform

Hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Study support

Volunteer leave

Employee share options

Job summary

Suncorp Group is seeking a junior lawyer to move in-house early, building corporate and commercial experience within the Corporate Legal Advisory team.

You will work with experienced lawyers on complex matters, including commercial agreements, M&A and capital raisings, while engaging with stakeholders across the Group. The role supports flexible hybrid work (50% WFH) and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree, admission to practise and a current practising certificate.
• Bring 1–3 years of post-admission commercial legal experience from a mid- or top-tier environment.
• Demonstrate experience in corporate and commercial law including general contracting, M&A, and capital raisings.
• Apply sound legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Show a keen, diligent approach and a genuine interest in learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial agreements, including procurement, sponsorship, partnership and technology contracts.
• Support M&A transactions, capital raising activities and other corporate projects.
• Prepare legal research, first drafts, practical advice and matter updates.
• Contribute to knowledge management and utilisation of Suncorp’s legal AI platform.
• Assist in configuring the legal AI platform for broader use across the Group.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and stakeholders across the Group.
• Identify legal, commercial and regulatory issues and escalate where required.
• Build technical capability through training and varied work.

Skills

Legal drafting

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree

Admission to practise

Practising certificate

Tools

Legal AI platform

Job description

• Rare opportunity to make an early move in-house and build on your corporate and commercial legal experience.
• Work with experienced lawyers and gain exposure to complex corporate legal work.
• Enjoy varied work, commercial stakeholder engagement and flexible hybrid working (50% WFH).

Job Description

Brisbane (pref) OR Sydney

• Rare opportunity to make an early move in-house and build on your corporate and commercial legal experience.
• Work with experienced lawyers and gain exposure to complex corporate legal work.
• Enjoy varied work, commercial stakeholder engagement and flexible hybrid working (50% WFH).

About The Role

This is a rare opportunity for a junior lawyer to move in-house early and build on their developing corporate and commercial experience. Joining Suncorp’s Corporate Legal Advisory team, you will receive hands‑on exposure to a wide range of complex legal work and you will collaborate with an experienced legal team and commercial stakeholders. Your work will span commercial agreements, M&A transactions, capital raisings and general corporate advisory matters.

You will work directly with stakeholders across the Group, building your confidence and commercial judgement while contributing to interesting and meaningful matters.

At Suncorp, you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive culture where people collaborate, share knowledge and learn from each other. Flexible and hybrid working, including 50% work from home, helps you balance focused work with valuable time alongside your team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Trans‑Tasman Insurer and take that next step in your career.

What You'll Do

• Draft and review commercial agreements, including procurement, sponsorship, partnership and technology contracts.
• Support M&A transactions, capital raising activities and other corporate projects.
• Prepare legal research, first drafts, practical advice and matter updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge management, (including by use of Suncorp’s legal AI platform).
• Support in the configuration of Suncorp’s legal AI platform for use by other parts of Suncorp’s business to support contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management.
• Work closely with senior lawyers and stakeholders across the Group.
• Identify and advise on legal, commercial and regulatory issues and escalat them appropriately.
• Build your technical capability through training, coaching and varied legal work.

What You'll Bring

• Hold a law degree, admission to practise and a current practising certificate.
• Bring one to three years of post-admission commercial legal experience from a mid-tier or top-tier law firm.
• Demonstrate experience in, and developing knowledge of, corporate and commercial law in relation to general commercial contracting and preferably in M&A transactions, corporate governance, head office advisory and capital raisings.
• Apply sound legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Bring a keen, diligent approach and a genuine interest in learning and development.

What You'll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform - your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounted insurance products, discounts at 900+ retailers and Fitness Passport
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.