Senior Commercial Lawyer: Path to Partnership, Flexible Work

AFL Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking a Commercial Lawyer (4 yrs–Senior Associate) in Melbourne. You will lead a multi-faceted practice, taking ownership of clients and matters across sale/purchase, contracts, franchising, IP, employment, and more.

A collaborative, no-limits culture supports mentorship and growth toward partnership. The role offers a high-ambition path, generous bonuses, and a flexible work environment with work-life balance in mind.

Qualifications

• Commercial lawyer with minimum 4+ years’ experience (up to Senior Associate level).
• Ambitious, high-achiever, results-focused with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership and manage your own client and commercial law practice (sale/purchase of business/assets, contracts, franchising, corporate structuring, property, competition/consumer law, IP, employment law, finance/mortgages).
• Mentor junior lawyers and serve as a role model.
• Contribute to strategic growth and business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial law

Leadership

Mentoring

Client management

Job description

AFL Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking a Commercial Lawyer (4 yrs–Senior Associate) in Melbourne. You will lead a multi-faceted practice, taking ownership of clients and matters across sale/purchase, contracts, franchising, IP, employment, and more.

A collaborative, no-limits culture supports mentorship and growth toward partnership. The role offers a high-ambition path, generous bonuses, and a flexible work environment with work-life balance in mind.