Special Counsel / Principal - Commercial Law

Dare Legal Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Generous package

Flexible work options

Modern office

Team culture

Job summary

Our Client, a highly regarded boutique law firm, seeks a senior commercial lawyer to lead the commercial practice as Special Counsel or Principal. You will guide a high-performing team and drive strategy in a collaborative environment.

You will oversee complex matters, develop client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and shape practice direction while supporting business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a commercial lawyer, Senior Associate/Special Counsel/Principal level.
• Proven leadership: growing teams, lifting capability, setting standards.
• Strong client development and referrer-network skills.
• Excellent drafting and commercial mindset to run matters end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a broad commercial portfolio including business and share sales, complex contracts and corporate advisory.
• Draft and advise on terms of business, service/supply, distribution & procurement, PPSA, commercial leases and related agreements.
• Build and nurture client and referrer relationships; contribute to business development and practice strategy.
• Oversee quality and workflow; supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial law

Team mentoring

Client development

Drafting

End-to-end handling

Job description

Special Counsel / Principal - Commercial Law

Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded and well-established boutique law firm. The firm has built an enviable client base (ranging from SMEs to ASX-listed companies and government agencies) and a collaborative, high-performance (yet fun) culture.

The Role

Our client is seeking to appoint a senior commercial lawyer to lead their commercial practice as a Special Counsel or Principal, depending on experience. With a large volume of work awaiting from their loyal client base, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to step into a leadership role without needing to bring a book.

You'll enjoy leading complex matters, mentoring a capable team and helping to shape practice strategy.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage a broad commercial portfolio: business and share sales, complex contracts, negotiations and corporate advisory.
• Draft and advise on terms of business, service/supply, distribution & procurement, personal property securities arrangements, commercial leases and related agreements.
• Build and nurture client/referrer relationships; drive business development and contribute to practice strategy.
• Oversee quality, workflow and consistent use of systems; supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

About You

• 6+ years as a commercial lawyer (an existing Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Principal), ideally from a quality boutique or mid-tier environment.
• Proven leadership: growing teams, lifting capability and setting standards.
• Strong record of client development and maintaining referrer networks.
• Excellent drafting, commerciality and the ability to run matters end-to-end.
• Team-first mindset with high standards, integrity and client-service focus.

What’s on Offer

• A leadership role within an elite boutique firm.
• Attractive package with a generous incentive structure.
• Flexible work options and a modern office environment.
• A fantastic team with a supportive culture, active social calendar and regular firm events.

Find Out More

Alternatively, if you would like to find out more, please call Anthony Dare on 0412 717 *** for a confidential discussion. You can also email Anthony at *******@darerecruitment.com.au.

If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you would like to speak with someone, please contact us.

Our skill and vast networks will get you where you are going!

Additional information

• No need to bring a book of clients
• Lead the commercial practice with the support of a great team
• Help shape the practice strategy