Commercial Lawyer

HarperLloyd is partnering with a Brisbane-based commercial law firm to appoint a Corporate and Commercial Lawyer to join its North Lakes team (with flexible and remote working arrangements available).

This is a strong opportunity to join a growing practice during a key phase of expansion and take on meaningful client-facing work early in your career.

Role Snapshot

• Corporate and Commercial Lawyer role within a Brisbane-based boutique commercial specialist practice
• North Lakes / remote working with highly flexible arrangements available
• Approximately 5 years PAE (open to broader experience depending on fit)
• Role created due to significant growth and planned team expansion

The Opportunity

• Join a firm in an active scale-up phase, targeting substantial growth over the coming years
• Early-stage opportunity to influence how the team and practice develops
• Highly flexible working model, including the option for predominantly remote work
• Strong emphasis on autonomy, individual development, and non-traditional law firm structure

The Work

• Advise business clients across a broad range of commercial matters
• Draft and review contracts, terms and conditions, and commercial agreements
• Provide employment law advice to employers and general commercial advisory support
• Exposure to business structuring, transactions, IP, privacy, and commercial leasing matters
• Direct client engagement with growing SME and commercial clients

The Team & Culture

• Small current team led by a Principal with a mix of senior and junior lawyers
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical environment with direct access to senior practitioners
• Intentional approach to fostering a positive, supportive team culture with autonomy and trust
• Culture centred on autonomy, flexibility, and allowing lawyers to shape their practice

About You

• Qualified lawyer admitted in Queensland (or eligible for admission)
• Approximately 5 years PAE (open to other levels depending on experience)
• Experience in corporate and commercial law or transferable experience from commercial litigation
• Strong drafting, communication, and client-facing advisory skills

What’s On Offer

• Flexible and remote working arrangements, including full-time remote potential after onboarding
• Highly autonomous environment with genuine input into your practice development
• Varied, business-facing commercial work with direct client exposure
• Supportive and collaborative culture focused on practical, achievable outcomes

Application

To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Bethany Conquest, Legal Recruitment Consultant at HarperLloyd Recruitment, on 0483 929 412 or via email at bethany@harperlloyd.com.au. HarperLloyd Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment firm supporting private practice, in-house, and government appointments across Australia. If this opportunity isn't quite right, you are welcome to get in touch to explore other roles aligned with your experience and career goals