Our client is seeking a confident and experienced Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their growing team, with a strong focus on franchising, retail and commercial leasing, business transactions, and intellectual property matters. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys direct client engagement, and is ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Salary and Features of the position:

• $160,000 - $170,000 Salary package
• Opportunity to join a high-performing and supportive commercial team
• Excellent Team based culture that offers a collegiate and social environment.
• Stunning offices in a high end Castlereagh Street Location
• Exposure to high-level matters with reputable domestic and international clients
• Leadership and mentoring responsibilities from day one
• Career progression within a modern, client-focused firm
• Immediate start available

About the Firm:

Established for over 25 years, our client is a high-performing commercial law firm with over 40 professionals and 8 partners, widely recognised for its expertise in franchising, business advisory, leasing, and commercial transactions. Operating at the intersection of law and business strategy, the firm partners with a broad range of clients — from scaling SMEs to established national and international franchise networks. With a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused legal solutions, this is a dynamic, people-centric practice where collaboration and client success come first.

You’ll handle a wide range of matters including:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, franchise agreements, leasing documentation, and business sale contracts
• Advising clients on franchise system compliance and regulatory obligations
• Managing retail and commercial leasing transactions across multiple sectors
• Supporting IP-related matters including licensing and brand protection
• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers in the commercial team
• Working directly with clients, including navigating challenging discussions with professionalism

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ post-admission experience in commercial law
• Strong expertise in franchising, leasing, business sales, and IP matters
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Confident managing clients directly and handling complex conversations
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior legal staff
• Current Australian practising certificate

Interested in this position?

Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at [email protected] or call +61 468 718 155 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/

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