CareerPlan

Special Counsel, Commercial

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-10-22

Core

Senior commercial lawyer providing strategic legal advice, drafting, and negotiation for corporate transactions, business succession, and private client matters.

Role type

Senior IC commercial lawyer (Special Counsel)

Builds

Commercial agreements, transaction documents, and business succession plans

Domain

Law / Commercial & Corporate Law

Required skills

Commercial law expertise, contract drafting, negotiation, client relationship management, business development, mentoring, business succession planning

Preferred skills

Experience in medical/health/start-up sectors, legal tech adoption

Technologies

Legal tech tools

Responsibilities

Manage corporate and commercial matters; Advise on business acquisitions, equity transactions, and restructuring; Draft and negotiate commercial agreements; Mentor junior practitioners; Contribute to business development initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC