Senior Commercial Lawyer

·Assume full responsibility for client legal work within a boutique, high-trust practice.

·Work with autonomy, stability, security, structure.

·Full control of client matters and work under a agile, dynamic & innovative principal, who enables you to get on with doing the legal work and meeting client expectations.

Would the idea of working with significant autonomy and independence, leading and managing client work in a boutique firm as well as driving results in a supportive environment appeal to your current career considerations? Then consider this option!

We are seeking a senior commercial lawyer to assume full responsibility for client legal work within a boutique, high-trust practice.

This is an opportunity for an experienced lawyer to take on a role that has been deliberately structured so that the successful candidate runs matters end-to-end, acts as the primary legal adviser to clients, and owns strategy, execution and outcomes, enabling the Principal to focus on firm leadership, systems and growth rather than day-to-day legal delivery.

This is

not

a support role. It is a senior, trusted position for a lawyer who wants meaningful responsibility, professional respect, and the space to do excellent legal work without unnecessary interference.

To be considered, your background will include:

Franchising or small to medium business advisory or inhouse franchising or M&A experience.

Property and leasing.

Licencing and distribution.

Ease with adopting new technology.

Experience with disputes and litigation is advantageous but not essential.

You are:

comfortable owning files and making judgment calls

commercially minded and client-focused

technically strong and systems-competent

confident working independently, while aligned with firm objectives.

The firm operates on a strong technical and workflow platform designed to remove friction from legal work. The Director’s philosophy is simple: enable capable lawyers to do their work properly, without unnecessary complexity, and support them strategically when support is sought.

Process and timing Start date:

March 2026 (or earlier by agreement) . The recruitment process will include:

a personality profile

reference checks

Flexible working arrangements may be agreed for the right candidate, where flexibility supports — rather than compromises — client outcomes and firm objectives.

To receive the full position description, email

seniorcommercial@minervalaw.com.au

attaching your CV and expressing your interest.

All candidates fully engaged in the process will be acknowledged and kept informed.

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