Commercial Lawyer
Required skills
- Law degree
- Australian law
- 5-10 years experience
- Senior lawyers
- Sole practitioners
- Legal drafting
- Contract preparation
- Document drafting
- Legal analysis
- Remote work
Nice to have
- Advanced legal research
- Practice management tools
- Continuing education
- Professional development
Role summary
A remote Commercial Lawyer position is available to support a senior sole practitioner in Australia. The role requires 5-10 years of post-qualification experience in Australian commercial law, with a focus on transactional and advisory matters. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents such as shareholders’ agreements, sale of business contracts, and lease agreements, as well as providing legal support for commercial transactions and real estate. The ideal candidate must be highly detail-oriented, capable of managing their workload autonomously, and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a highly experienced and independent Commercial Lawyer to support a senior sole practitioner based in Australia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Australian commercial law, with at least 5–10 years of post-qualification experience, and be confident in handling a range of transactional and advisory matters with minimal supervision.
You will work closely with a sole practitioner, providing hands-on support for legal drafting, contract preparation, and advisory matters across multiple practice areas. You will need to demonstrate high attention to detail, quality-driven output, and excellent time management skills to help ease the client's current workflow challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and advise on a wide range of commercial legal documents, including:
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Sale of business contracts
- Lease agreements and reviews
- Contractor agreements
- Provide legal support for commercial transactions and real estate matters.
- Assist with wills and estates documentation.
- Manage workload autonomously and help streamline workflow for the client.
- Deliver high-quality work that aligns with Australian legal standards and practice norms.
Requirements
- Law degree and current legal practicing certification.
- Minimum of 5–10 years' experience.
- Prior experience working with or supporting senior lawyers or sole practitioners and familiarity with Australian law.
- Demonstrated ability to independently handle legal drafting and contract preparation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong document drafting and legal analysis skills.
- Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Opportunity for 100% remote work.
- Competitive AUD compensation package.
- Access to advanced legal research and practice management tools.
- Continuing education and professional development support tailored to Australian law.
If you are passionate about leveraging your expertise for the growth of top-tier firms and advancing your professional trajectory, apply now!
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.
Teams Squared is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity.
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