Commercial Lawyer (4-6 years PAE) | High Value Transactions

Make your next move count

Step into a role where you’ll shape complex commercial deals, work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior operators, and build trusted client relationships from day one. This is a rare chance to accelerate your growth on sophisticated matters without getting lost in a large team.

What sets this role apart

Premium client portfolio across entrepreneurial private companies, ASX entities, HNW groups and global corporates

Meaningful responsibility with direct client access and clear ownership of workstreams

Tight-knit, high-performing team known for pragmatic, commercially sharp advice

Mentoring that actually moves the needle on your career, not just a box-tick

Melbourne CBD location with modern, well-resourced offices

Competitive package: $180,000–$200,000 (DOE) plus benefits and genuine progression

Why this will accelerate your career

You’ll sit close to the action, not several layers removed from decision-makers

You’ll handle substantial workstreams on complex, high-impact matters early

You’ll learn by doing alongside senior lawyers who invest in your development

You’ll build a visible profile with clients who value clarity and commerciality

A week in the role might look like

Running a key workstream on a mid-market M&A deal, steering negotiations on key terms

Re-engineering a client’s commercial framework for a new JV or restructure

Translating risk into plain English for a founder or CFO and agreeing a clear path forward

Collaborating with a senior lawyer on a complex advisory piece with real boardroom impact

Checking in with a junior on drafting, giving feedback that lifts quality and confidence

What you’ll work on

Transactions: M&A, divestments, restructures, joint ventures and strategic alliances

Contracts: drafting, reviewing and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements

Advisory: clear, outcome-oriented guidance on risk allocation, governance and structuring

Matter management: balancing autonomy with collaboration to deliver on time, at quality

Client care: building durable relationships through responsiveness and sound judgement

Team support: guiding juniors when needed to lift consistency and throughput

About you

4–6 years PAE in commercial law within a respected private practice

Strong drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail

Sound commercial judgement; you see the strategy behind the paperwork

Confident engaging directly with clients and moving decisions forward

Calm, collaborative communicator who takes pride in quality work

Growth mindset with integrity, accountability and drive

Interested in this position?

Apply now or email your resume to Shane Leahy at shane@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 751 055 to hear more about the role.

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