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Commercial Principal | Senior Associate | Special Counsel

Growing Brisbane firm | Strong client base + existing commercial practice awaits | Future / immediate Principal role

Reference No: 3615652
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Permanent / Full Time
  • Immediate Principal role or SA / SC with 12 month path to Principal
  • Strong existing client base, ~$800k practice awaits you
  • No cold BD, excellent existing client buy in and firm reputation

The firm:
This firm based in Brisbane CBD has a near 20 year track record of success. With a very strong practice across a number of areas, the firm’s commercial practice has organically grown. The firm is now looking to add a Principal to head up the commercial work. This could be a Senior Associate or Special Counsel looking to step up or a Principal looking to make a lateral move.  

About the role: 
With a loyal and consistent client base of ASX listed, large SME, banks, finance professionals etc. the firm has a very consistent flow of work. That includes commercial work that currently feeds to a small commercial section which does not have a Principal at this time. This is where you come in, playing a key role in managing work, the team and further developing existing warm relationships. You work will include:

  • work typically will include a broad array of commercial contracts including partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture arrangements, business sale/acquisition related advice and transaction work; leasing advice and a small amount of acquisition/sale property work; loan and security documentation review and advice, asset protection and structuring advice, IP and IT related contracts, franchise agreements,  etc;
  • working with the other Principals to enhance client service offerings and increase commercial work flows; and
  • building a team by ensuring excellent client outcomes and providing a great team environment for your lawyers.

Skills/Experience: 
To be considered for this role you will:

  • already be at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Principal/Partner level in commercial law;
  • have strong client relationship management skills – this is not a cold BD role, it focusses on client development of existing relationships;
  • have experience in mentoring and developing staff (currently there is an SA and junior in the team); and
  • have the right fit and attitude to work with the existing team – technically strong, approachable, friendly and with a strong client outcome focus.

Benefits: 
Awaiting you is:

  • an immediate Principal opportunity (or within a 12 month horizon);
  • a great group of Principals who have a proven track record;
  • an excellent existing brand and client list; and 
  • a highly competitive salary and bonus system. 

Apply now:
Click APPLY or contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0422 805 803 or email peter@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3615652. Please submit your resume in Word format only. 

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