Senior Commercial Solicitor

Lawyers Weekly; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-calibre clients

Mentorship

Professional development

Partnership pathway

FNQ lifestyle

Job summary

Lawyers Weekly in Australia seeks a senior solicitor with 5+ years’ post-admission experience in commercial law to join our high-calibre team in Cairns. You will collaborate with partners on contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management while growing your own client base and deepening your commercial expertise.

The role offers mentorship-driven progress and a clear path toward partnership, with the opportunity to advise prestigious clients in Far North Queensland’s stunning

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-admission experience in commercial law.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and contract management skills.
• Ambition for growth with potential for partnership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player with leadership potential.
• Strong time management and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on contract negotiation, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Grow your own client base and deepen commercial expertise.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract drafting

Client relationships

Leadership potential

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

LLB

Admission to practice in Australia

5+ years PAE in commercial law

Job description

From High-Value Clients to High-Value Living - Your Next Legal Move

• Accelerate your career: build your own portfolio, lead high-value deals, and shape client solutions
• Mentor-driven progress: structured training, clear progression, and expanding responsibilities, with potential for early progression to partnership
• Prestigious clients & enviable lifestyle: advise top-tier organisations and enjoy Far North Queensland’s stunning environment

The Opportunity

We are seeking a solicitor with at least 5 years’ post-admission experience in commercial law. You will collaborate with partners on contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management while growing your own client base and deepening your commercial expertise.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years PAE in commercial law, with strong contract law and corporate governance knowledge
• Proven skills in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts
• Ambition for continuous professional growth and a clear drive to advance your career, potential for early progression to partnership
• Client-focused mindset with exceptional relationship-building skills
• Strategic problem-solving and risk-management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Team player with leadership potential and an interest in mentoring
• Outstanding time management and adaptability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)
• Admission to practice law in Australia
• A minimum of 5 years PAE in commercial law

Why Join Us?

• Access a high-calibre clients: corporates, government, not-for-profits, and high-net-wealth individuals
• Thrive in a collaborative, innovation-driven culture
• Benefit from ongoing professional development, training, and mentorship
• Follow a transparent path to senior roles and partnership
• Combine professional impact with lifestyle freedom in one of Australia’s most stunning regions