Senior Corporate Commercial Lawyer

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 law

Strong expertise in  Australian corporate law , corporations law, and commercial contracting

Experience with  capital raising ,  convertible instruments ,  venture documentation ,  ESOP structuring , and  shareholder documentation

Ability to run matters  independently  with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication with a  client-focused mindset

Strong commercial judgment and ability to assess  legal risk vs ROI

Tech-savvy; comfortable with  Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Notion , and legal tech tools

Reliable high-speed internet

Experience working with  US / UK clients  and international stakeholders

Ability to work  UK business hours

Nice to Have : Experience running your own  law practice  or working independently

Background in  top-tier  or well-regarded  Australian / US / UK firms

Experience with  startups ,  scale-ups , or  venture capital

Knowledge of  startup financing ,  VC structures , and  innovation ecosystems

What’s Offered 100%  remote work  aligned with  UK working hours

High autonomy, ownership, and responsibility

Exposure to  sophisticated corporate and commercial matters

Modern,  AI-enabled , tech-savvy legal environment with no bureaucracy

Competitive compensation with potential  performance incentives

Long-term  career growth  and increased responsibility