Senior Corporate Commercial Lawyer (Remote)
Role Overview
Fully remote Senior Corporate Commercial Lawyer role supporting Australian high-growth, startup, and SME clients . This position requires strong Australian corporate law expertise, the ability to run matters independently , and comfort working in a lean, tech-enabled legal environment .
Experience working with US / UK clients , international contracts, and cross-border matters is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and transactional matters
- Handle capital raising , SAFE notes , convertible notes , shareholder agreements , ESOPs , and corporate governance
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts , technology agreements , services agreements , and strategic partnerships
- Support M&A transactions , due diligence , corporate restructures , and joint ventures
- Ensure compliance with Australian corporate law , Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) , and regulatory requirements
- Manage matters end-to-end , taking full ownership and driving timelines
- Communicate proactively with clients and internal teams, providing clear legal analysis
- Identify process improvements , efficiencies, and best practices
- Work within a remote-first , high-performance legal environment using modern tools
Requirements Essential :
5+ years PQE in corporate commercial lawStrong expertise in Australian corporate law , corporations law, and commercial contractingExperience with capital raising , convertible instruments , venture documentation , ESOP structuring , and shareholder documentationAbility to run matters independently with minimal supervisionExcellent written and verbal communication with a client-focused mindsetStrong commercial judgment and ability to assess legal risk vs ROITech-savvy; comfortable with Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Notion , and legal tech toolsReliable high-speed internetExperience working with US / UK clients and international stakeholdersAbility to work UK business hoursNice to Have :
Experience running your own law practice or working independentlyBackground in top-tier or well-regarded Australian / US / UK firmsExperience with startups , scale-ups , or venture capitalKnowledge of startup financing , VC structures , and innovation ecosystemsWhat’s Offered
100% remote work aligned with UK working hoursHigh autonomy, ownership, and responsibilityExposure to sophisticated corporate and commercial mattersModern, AI-enabled , tech-savvy legal environment with no bureaucracyCompetitive compensation with potential performance incentivesLong-term career growth and increased responsibility