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Commercial Lawyer | Franchising & Business Law Focus | Sydney CBD

Commercial Lawyer | Franchising & Business Law Focus | Sydney CBD

Xprt DevCouncil of the City of Sydney, NSW, Australia
10 days ago
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Commercial Lawyer | Franchising & Business Law Focus | Sydney CBD

Sydney, NSW

A$160,000-$170,000 p / a

On-site

Posted 2 days ago

Our client is seeking a confident and experienced Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their growing team, with a strong focus on franchising, retail and commercial leasing, business transactions, and intellectual property matters. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys direct client engagement, and is ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Salary and Features of the position :

  • $160,000 - $170,000 Salary package
  • Opportunity to join a high-performing and supportive commercial team
  • Excellent Team based culture that offers a collegiate and social environment.
  • Stunning offices in a high end Castlereagh Street Location
  • Exposure to high-level matters with reputable domestic and international clients
  • Leadership and mentoring responsibilities from day one
  • Career progression within a modern, client-focused firm

About the Firm :

Established for over 25 years, our client is a high-performing commercial law firm with over 40 professionals and 8 partners, widely recognised for its expertise in franchising, business advisory, leasing, and commercial transactions. Operating at the intersection of law and business strategy, the firm partners with a broad range of clients — from scaling SMEs to established national and international franchise networks. With a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused legal solutions, this is a dynamic, people-centric practice where collaboration and client success come first.

You’ll handle a wide range of matters including :

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, franchise agreements, leasing documentation, and business sale contracts
  • Advising clients on franchise system compliance and regulatory obligations
  • Managing retail and commercial leasing transactions across multiple sectors
  • Supporting IP-related matters including licensing and brand protection
  • Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers in the commercial team
  • Working directly with clients, including navigating challenging discussions with professionalism
  • Key Requirements :

  • Minimum 5 years’ post-admission experience in commercial law
  • Strong expertise in franchising, leasing, business sales, and IP matters
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Confident managing clients directly and handling complex conversations

  • High attention to detail and commercial awareness
  • Experience mentoring or supervising junior legal staff
  • Current Australian practising certificate
  • Interested in this position?

    Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at or call to hear more about the role.

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