Senior Commercial Lawyer

Lawpath; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee equity

Hybrid work

Birthday leave

Career growth

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Wellbeing perks

Team events

Job summary

Lawpath is a values‑led team making legal and accounting services simple for SMBs. We seek a senior lawyer (5+ PQE) to join our internal Lawpath Legal group to advise startups and small/medium businesses on a broad range of general commercial matters.

The role offers hybrid work and a supportive culture recognized for innovation and growth. You’ll work autonomously in a dynamic environment, align with our client-focused ethos, and contribute to expanding services while benefiting from equity

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Advise startups and SMBs on a wide range of general commercial matters.
• Collaborate with Lawpath Legal to support fast-growing clients.

Skills

Corporate/Commercial

Startup experience

Client-focused

Independent problem-solver

Adaptable

Business acumen

Job description

Sydney | We also consider remote for the right candidate

AFR Best Places to Work Finalist 2025 | Backed by Westpac Bank

Join a values-led team making Legal and Accounting simpler for SMBs

At Lawpath, we believe access to legal and accounting services should be simple, affordable, and empowering.

We are Australia’s leading online legal, accounting and compliance platform. Our mission is to make starting and running a business easy. More than 500,000 businesses have already trusted Lawpath with their legal, tax and compliance needs, and we are on track to help one million by 2030.

We can’t achieve this without great people. That is where you come in.

We are looking for team members who want to level the playing field for small business owners. You’ll join a team that combines innovation and empathy to solve real problems every day, from tax and compliance to legal challenges and business growth. And with Lawpath recently named the 2025 Smart50 Innovator Award Winner, you’ll be part of a team recognised for pushing boundaries and transforming how small businesses access support.

Why Lawpath Legal

• Meaningful Impact – Everything you do helps real small businesses grow, with no billable hours or unnecessary hierarchy in the way.
• Smarter Legal Practice – Spend more time advising clients and less on admin, supported by a legal platform that’s built for efficiency.
• Supportive Team With Heart – We lift each other up, celebrate wins together, and make sure you feel connected, trusted and supported from day one.
• Open and Transparent Culture – We communicate openly, share ideas freely and collaborate across every team.
• Enjoy the Journey – Innovation is fuelled by fun, and we make time to celebrate progress every step of the way.
• Flexibility That Works – Hybrid work is standard, birthdays are paid days off, and Fridays wrap at 4:30.
• Growth-Focused Environment – Learn from experienced leaders, grow your career, and be encouraged to think big and take initiative.
• Values-Led From the Inside Out – Empathy, trust, transparency, initiative and fun guide how we work, lead and grow together.

About the role

We’re looking for a senior lawyer (5+ PQE) to join our internal team at Lawpath Legal. As a member of our legal team, you will advise startups and small/medium businesses on a wide range of general commercial matters. While no two days will be exactly the same, your main responsibilities will include:

What we’re looking for:

• Corporate/Commercial expertise: Significant experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Startup enthusiast: Passion for startups, NewLaw, and legal innovation.
• If you have experience with business sale and commercial property matters, this is a bonus but not required
• Business savvy: An understanding of the challenges faced by SMBs.
• Independent problem-solver: Ability to work autonomously and make quick decisions.
• Adaptable professional: Comfortable in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
• Client-focused: Dedication to exceeding client expectations and ensuring their satisfaction

Beyond the base salary

• Equity in Lawpath through our Employee Share Option Plan
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An extra day of Birthday Leave
• Opportunities for career growth
• A generous parental leave policy
• A learning stipend for ongoing development
• Wellbeing perks including gym discounts, run club and wellness initiatives
• A transparent and fun culture with regular celebrations and team events

Work With Purpose. Grow With Us.

Lawpath celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing and sociable company in an exciting new industry.

You need to have full legal working rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.