Senior Associate - Commercial

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our Adelaide team. This senior role targets a Senior Associate or experienced lawyer ready to advance, handling a diverse portfolio and mentoring junior lawyers.

You will manage commercial matters from start to finish, advise on acquisitions and restructurings, and build strong client relationships in a collaborative, high-calibre environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-admission experience in Commercial Law.
• Proven ability to manage matters autonomously and deliver practical solutions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.
• Strong client relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of commercial law matters from inception through to completion.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to a diverse client base.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and documentation.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, disposals and restructuring matters.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and support staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with Partners on complex and strategic matters.
• Participate in networking, business development and client engagement activities.
• Ensure effective file management, risk management and compliance practices.

Skills

5+ years experience

Commercial law

Client relationship management

Drafting & negotiation

Mentoring juniors

Autonomous work

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join a highly regarded Commercial Law team in Adelaide. This opportunity is suited to a Senior Associate or experienced Commercial Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career. Working alongside respected practitioners, you will manage a diverse portfolio of commercial matters, build strong client relationships and play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting the growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of commercial law matters from inception through to completion
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to a diverse client base
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and legal documentation
• Advise clients on business acquisitions, disposals and restructuring matters
• Assist with business structuring, asset protection and governance matters
• Prepare and advise on joint ventures, partnerships and shareholder agreements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Collaborate with Partners on complex and strategic matters
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and support staff
• Participate in networking, business development and client engagement activities
• Ensure effective file management, risk management and compliance practices

About You

• Minimum 5 years' post-admission experience in Commercial Law
• Demonstrated experience advising clients across a broad range of commercial matters
• Strong technical legal knowledge and commercial acumen
• Proven ability to manage matters autonomously and deliver practical solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, client-focused and solutions-driven approach
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers will be highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Exposure to high-quality and complex commercial law matters
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced and respected legal practitioners
• Genuine career progression and leadership opportunities
• Ongoing mentoring, professional development and support
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a leading commercial law practice

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong career development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a successful and growing team.

Successful candidates will be contacted by a DFP Recruiter.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Powell- [e-mail]

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.