Ashurst Reach Legal Consultants/Lawyers – General Commercial – Melbourne

General Commercial lawyers needed We have had a consistent influx of roles seeking general commercial lawyers in Melbourne. If you are a strong general commercial lawyer with any of the following skills and are either a seasoned consultant/contract lawyer looking for a fresh approach in 2026, or a lawyer thinking of taking the leap to flex-working, get in touch with our

Talent Manager, Fiona Craig , to find out more.

Skills and Experience needed:

4+ years' experience

General commercial contracting experience is essential and we are happy to consider exposure to a wide range of industries including: financial services (banking and funds management); consumer, food and retail; energy and resources; government and public sector; construction and infrastructure; education; hotels, leisure and gaming; mining; TMT and transport

Relevant experience might include experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with suppliers and service providers, in areas such as property, technology, privacy and data, intellectual property, credit, and financing

M&A experience can be helpful, particularly involvement in the integration of new companies/businesses into existing corporate structures, as well as joint venture experience

Procurement experience is highly sought after

Being comfortable providing legal advice relating to competition and consumer law, privacy, product safety, quality and labelling is an advantage for some roles

For some roles experience in disputes and Investigations eg. litigation, disputes, insolvency/debt recovery, regulatory investigations can also be of use, as well knowledge of employment law

You must have the ability to hit the ground running, work autonomously and prioritise

Our clients are looking for lawyers who are happy to be a doer and confident being on the tools, and have the ability to understand and adapt to the needs of a business

As well as excellent legal experience you will need:

Senior stakeholder management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships externally and internally

Strong commercial and business acumen

An excellent client service focus, ethic and commitment

The right to live and work in Australia (and be based here) and hold or be able to obtain a current practising certificate

Willingness to engage with Ashurst via an Independent Incorporated Legal Practice or casual employment

About Ashurst Reach: Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.

Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.

We work with a pool of talented Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with lawyers who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, and who thrive in new environments.

Benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:

Flexible career options - receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.

Personalised service - collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.

Top-tier support - have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.

Opportunities to work with a variety of world-class clients on challenging, interesting and career enhancing matters.

Access to an Ashurst partner where appropriate, Ashurst's knowledge resources, invitations to events and training programs, client newsletters and seminars.

Welcomed as a member of the Ashurst team and part of our community of Reach Legal Consultants.

With a growing base of clients in Melbourne we would love to talk to lawyers with a current Practising Certificate (or ability to obtain one) who are interested in exploring opportunities to work with Ashurst clients or within one of the firm's Practice Groups.

We work with clients in all major cities in Australia. Most roles are hybrid and we can work with you to find a role that suits you in terms of numbers of days/hours worked.

What to do now: Contact our Talent Manager, Fiona Craig, to discuss opportunities.

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