The Benefits

• Genuine flexibility around how and where you work, including full-time and part-time options;

• Hybrid or predominantly remote working arrangements;

• Sophisticated commercial work without the hierarchy and structure of a larger firm;

• Direct relationships with an established portfolio of high-quality clients;

• The opportunity to work as an extension of clients' businesses, rather than simply providing legal advice from the sidelines;

• A collaborative team of experienced lawyers and consultants;

• An incentive program providing additional earning potential; and

• Scope to develop your own client relationships and practice, if that is of interest to you.

The Firm
 
Our client is a boutique commercial practice with an established and sophisticated client base spanning FMCG, agriculture, research and development, manufacturing, technology and creative industries.
 
The firm takes a different approach to traditional private practice. For many clients, the team operates as an outsourced or supplementary in-house legal function, becoming closely embedded in the business and providing practical advice across day-to-day legal, commercial and strategic matters.
 
With a strong existing client base and continued growth, the firm is now looking to add another senior commercial lawyer to the team.
 
The Role
 
Working directly with the firm's partners and clients, you will manage a broad range of commercial matters with a high degree of autonomy. This opportunity could particularly appeal to an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel looking for greater autonomy and flexibility, an in-house lawyer considering a return to private practice in a different model, or a senior lawyer wanting to reduce their hours without compromising on the quality of their work.
 
A significant part of the role will involve BAU commercial and in-house style legal work, including:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts;

• Providing practical advice on contractual, commercial and operational issues;

• Advising on consumer law, marketing and advertising matters;

• Preparing consultancy agreements, deeds of release and other commercial documentation;

• Advising on governance, directors' duties and broader corporate issues;

• Supporting clients with commercial disputes, contract interpretation and risk management;

• Advising on intellectual property matters, particularly research and development arrangements and licensing;

• Supporting clients on privacy and regulatory compliance matters; and

• Developing templates, precedents and practical tools to support clients' operations.

About You
 
You will have at least 8+ years' PAE and be capable of independently managing sophisticated commercial matters and client relationships.
 
You will ideally have:

• Strong commercial contracting, drafting and negotiation experience;

• Excellent technical skills and attention to detail;

• The ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice;

• Confidence dealing directly with senior stakeholders and clients; and

• Strong judgement and an ability to identify and manage commercial risk.

Experience within FMCG, food and beverage, agriculture or ag-tech would be particularly well regarded.
 
Previous in-house experience would also be highly regarded given the firm's embedded advisory model, although it is not essential.
 
There is no requirement to bring a client base. However, for someone with existing client relationships who would like to continue developing their own practice, the firm is open to discussing a broader remuneration structure.
 
How to Apply 
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Amelia Klimowicz at u&u on 0407 172 575 quoting reference number 45078.
 
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. 
 
Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or contact u&u on 07 3232 9100 to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. 
 
Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.  
 
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