Job Description
Commercial Lawyer: Senior Associate or Special Counsel with Holley Nethercote Lawyers
Holley Nethercote is a well-established, mid‑sized financial services and commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. We advise clients across financial services law, financial crime, digital assets law, commercial law, compliance and dispute resolution. We have about 35 staff and combine practical expertise with a collaborative, service‑oriented culture.
This role is for either our Melbourne or Sydney office.
About you
5 to 7 years post‑admission experience (PAE)
Experienced commercial lawyer
Great writer
Happy to embrace new ideas and new technologies
Enjoy interesting, rewarding work
Keen to be part of our team
Looking for flexible and family‑friendly working arrangements
What we offer
The opportunity to work with clients in the financial services industry from established, global businesses to FinTech start‑ups
Stimulating, challenging work in emerging areas
A career pathway
Flexible working arrangements
A culture that puts people first
Preferred but not essential experience
Regulated financial services
Corporations Act
AML/CTF
Australian Financial Services and Australian Credit licensing
Consumer credit law
Training or public speaking
Digital assets
Experience working in private practice
If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for, please send your CV and supporting documentation, including academic transcript, to rutht@hnlaw.com.au. We are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
Application questions
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a commercial lawyer?
How many years' experience do you have in corporate & commercial law?
Do you hold a current Australian legal practising certificate?
Have you completed a qualification in law?
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 26, 2026
Job Type:
Legal
Location:
Sydney, Australia
Company:
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