Principal - 10+ yrs PQE | Commercial / Corporate
- 12/12/2025
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
The Firm
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established, mid sized law firm with a strong reputation in the market. With around 70 staff and a progressive leadership team, the firm combines a professional, high performing culture with a friendly, supportive and family oriented environment. The leadership team is highly engaged, actively mentoring the next generation of leaders, and open to innovative ideas to grow the business.
The Role
The firm is seeking a Principal to lead and build their commercial practice. While there is not an established team, the objective is to grow the practice as new work comes in. You will have full autonomy over your files, direct client contact, and the opportunity to shape the commercial team’s processes and strategy. As a member of the senior leadership forum, you will contribute to business strategy, attend workshops and dinners, and be involved in discussions that shape the future of the firm. This is a leadership role with genuine influence and visibility.
The Benefits
The firm offers a truly people focused culture, including:
My client is seeking a Special Counsel or Partner-level commercial lawyer with a strong referral network/transferrable practice, technical expertise, leadership capability, and a vision to grow a practice. You are commercially minded, proactive, and enjoy mentoring and developing others. A collaborative approach, creativity in business development, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues will be key to success. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you can shape a practice and make a lasting impact on the firm.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Hollie Vater on (03) 9077 7491 / hollie@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established, mid sized law firm with a strong reputation in the market. With around 70 staff and a progressive leadership team, the firm combines a professional, high performing culture with a friendly, supportive and family oriented environment. The leadership team is highly engaged, actively mentoring the next generation of leaders, and open to innovative ideas to grow the business.
The Role
The firm is seeking a Principal to lead and build their commercial practice. While there is not an established team, the objective is to grow the practice as new work comes in. You will have full autonomy over your files, direct client contact, and the opportunity to shape the commercial team’s processes and strategy. As a member of the senior leadership forum, you will contribute to business strategy, attend workshops and dinners, and be involved in discussions that shape the future of the firm. This is a leadership role with genuine influence and visibility.
The Benefits
The firm offers a truly people focused culture, including:
- Flexible work arrangements and a mix of office and WFH flexibility
- Realistic billable hours for principal lawyers (4.5 hours a day) and a family friendly approach
- Annual salary reviews and recognition awards
- Extra leave days – focusing on wellbeing
- Active social committee with fully funded events, wellness initiatives, stress and resilience workshops, and family-friendly activities
- On going professional development including leadership workshops, capability uplift programs, refining technical skills
- Dedicated business development tools including teams, resources and organised networking events.
- Pathways to Equity
My client is seeking a Special Counsel or Partner-level commercial lawyer with a strong referral network/transferrable practice, technical expertise, leadership capability, and a vision to grow a practice. You are commercially minded, proactive, and enjoy mentoring and developing others. A collaborative approach, creativity in business development, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues will be key to success. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you can shape a practice and make a lasting impact on the firm.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Hollie Vater on (03) 9077 7491 / hollie@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential