Head of Commercial Law

You’ve done the hard yards in a system that works… until it doesn’t.

You know the feeling: layers of approvals, narrow lanes, politics, and a ceiling on how big you can build. You’ve stayed, you’ve delivered, you’ve led, and now you’re ready to get out and do it properly.

At BlueRock Law, this is a genuine

lead-from-the-front

role with a clear runway to become

Head of BlueRock Commercial Law . We have a strong base, a great brand, real pipeline, and a broader multidisciplinary engine behind us. What we want now is a

rainmaker and people leader

who can multiply what’s already working.

Why this will appeal to you

You’ll be set free : Build, lead and grow without the red tape, rigid hierarchy, or “stay in your box” mentality.

You’ll have something worth building : A proven platform, strong culture, and a national business behind you — not a cold start.

You’ll have leverage : Cross-referrals and deep relationships across a multidisciplinary firm (accounting, finance, wealth, insurance, digital, grants).

You’ll have a pathway : This is a Director role with

explicit Head of Commercial trajectory

for the right person.

What you’ll be doing

Lead and grow Commercial Law : Lead the Commercial practice and take meaningful ownership of strategy and outcomes.

Build a high-performing team : Recruit, mentor, coach and develop lawyers; create the next wave of leaders.

Win and expand work : Drive business development and deepen key relationships across the BlueRock client base and referral network.

Deliver excellent client outcomes : Advise across a broad range of commercial matters with pragmatic, business-first judgement.

Shape the firm’s leadership : Work with the Managing Director and the Director group to scale the Law division.

The person we’re looking for

Has stayed in one place for a long time

and has earned trust, built a book, and led teams but you’re ready for your next chapter.

Has operated in a highly constrained environment

(top-tier/mid-tier, large suburban, institutional, or highly process-driven firm) and wants autonomy with accountability.

Is a genuine rainmaker : You win work, grow relationships, and create momentum, not just “support BD”.

Leads like it matters : You attract, develop and retain great lawyers; you lift standards; you create a team people want to be part of.

Thinks commercially : You understand margin, pricing, utilisation, leverage, and how to build a practice that scales.

What you’ll bring

Experience : Typically 10+ years PQE in commercial law (or equivalent depth).

Technical credibility : Strong generalist commercial grounding; specialisation welcome.

Practice leadership : Proven ability to lead people and run matters with high standards.

Business development : Demonstrated track record of originating work and growing a practice.

Practice management : Strong habits around quality, responsiveness, risk, and efficiency.

What you’ll get at BlueRock

In Office- High Trust Flexibility : Primarily office based but absolute flexibility when needed (we trust you and have your back).

A culture that’s actually human : Collegial, ambitious, supportive — high standards without the ego.

Real growth opportunities : Mentoring, coaching and a platform designed to promote great people.

Strong incentives:

both short term and long term so you build something while you’re here.

Great benefits : BlueRock public holidays, weekly lunches, social events, Sonder wellbeing support.

How to apply / confidential chat If you’re ready to step out of a system that’s been holding you back, and build something substantial with clear Head of Commercial runway, we should talk.

Contact: John O’Hare (john.ohare@thebluerock.com.au) or Lee Kelly (lee.kelly@thebluerock.com.au)

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