Partner or Special Counsel – Commercial (No Client Base)

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong incentive schemes

Marketing and practice development

Job summary

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment is exclusively representing a leading corporate/commercial practice in Melbourne. This is a partner-level (or Special Counsel) opportunity to join a thriving firm with a merit-based progression track.

You will work on high-end commercial matters, potentially handling sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructures, projects and governance work for top-tier clients, with the option to bring in or grow a client base.

Qualifications

• Partner-level or Special Counsel role in corporate/commercial law.
• No client base required; may inherit a base or build one.
• Involves commercial and transactional work including M&A, JVs, restructures, projects, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-end corporate/commercial matters for a growing client base.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives within the firm.
• Mentor and assist junior lawyers within the team.
• Collaborate with partners on complex negotiations and governance projects.

Skills

Commercial law

Mergers & acquisitions

Joint ventures

Governance

Client management

Job description

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment is exclusively representing a leading corporate/commercial practice in Melbourne. This is a partner-level (or Special Counsel) opportunity to join a thriving firm with a merit-based progression track.

You will work on high-end commercial matters, potentially handling sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructures, projects and governance work for top-tier clients, with the option to bring in or grow a client base.