Special Counsel / Principal - Corporate & Commercial Law

The Role Our client is seeking to appoint a senior commercial lawyer to lead their commercial practice as a Special Counsel or Principal, depending on experience. With a large volume of work awaiting from their loyal client base, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to step into a leadership role without needing to bring a book.

You'll enjoy leading complex matters, mentoring a capable team and helping to shape practice strategy.

In this role, you will:

Lead and manage a broad commercial portfolio: business and share sales, complex contracts, negotiations and corporate advisory.

Draft and advise on terms of business, service/supply, distribution & procurement, personal property securities arrangements, commercial leases and related agreements.

Build and nurture client/referrer relationships; drive business development and contribute to practice strategy.

Oversee quality, workflow and consistent use of systems; supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

About You

6+ years as a senior commercial lawyer (an existing Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Principal), ideally from a quality boutique or mid-tier environment.

Proven leadership: growing teams, lifting capability and setting standards.

Strong record of client development and maintaining referrer networks.

Excellent drafting, commerciality and the ability to run matters end-to-end.

Team-first mindset with high standards, integrity and client-service focus.

What’s on Offer

A leadership role within an elite boutique firm.

Attractive package with a generous incentive structure.

Flexible work options and a modern office environment.

A fantastic team with a supportive culture, active social calendar and regular firm events.

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