" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Commercial Lawyer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10249\"\u003e Commercial \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10251\"\u003e Lawyer- Private Pract \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10250\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 5/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur Client, a well-established and highly regarded Sydney law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join its growing practice, offering genuine long-term career progression and potential equity participation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This opportunity would suit an ambitious \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Associate (8+ years PAE)\u003c/strong\u003e seeking a pathway to partnership, or an established \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Counsel, Principal or Partner\u003c/strong\u003e looking to grow their practice within a supportive and established firm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For senior practitioners with an existing client following, this is an attractive opportunity to focus on practising law and developing client relationships without the administrative burden and overheads of running their own firm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will advise privately owned businesses, family enterprises, entrepreneurs and private clients across a broad range of commercial matters, including:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrafting and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness and company acquisitions and disposals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorporate structures, shareholder agreements, trusts and joint ventures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial property transactions and leasing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneral business and commercial advisory matters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness succession planning and asset protection\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWills, estates and probate matters (where experienced)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You will enjoy autonomy, direct client relationships and the opportunity to contribute to the firm\u0027s continued growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 8 years\u0027 PAE in commercial law\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience in commercial contracts, business transactions and general advisory work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience advising SMEs, privately owned businesses and family enterprises\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent drafting, negotiation and client relationship skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercially minded, proactive and confident managing matters independently\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in trusts, succession planning or wills and estates will be highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e An existing client following is welcomed but \u003cstrong\u003enot essential\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Consider This Opportunity?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine partnership and equity potential\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablished firm with a loyal client base and strong reputation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteresting and varied commercial work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutonomy to manage and develop client relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExisting infrastructure, administrative support and cross-referral opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity for established practitioners to reduce overheads and focus on legal practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong-term career opportunity within a collaborative firm\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you are a Senior Commercial Lawyer looking for greater autonomy, partnership potential or an opportunity to bring your practice into an established firm, we would welcome a confidential discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Apply now or contact Jason Elias on jason@eliasrecruitment.com or 0411 151 860 \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4484067\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "