Senior Corporate Lawyer

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer

Role Type: Permanent | Full-time

Location: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth

Team: Corporate

Reports To: Head of Corporate

About Law Squared

Forget everything you know about law firms – we’ve found a better way.

Law Squared is a leading human-centred law firm, founded in 2016 to provide a true alternative to traditional law firms – for clients and lawyers alike.

We work exclusively on an upfront, fixed-fee model, prioritising our clients’ success over billable hours and ensuring transparency and strategic control over their legal spend. By focusing on outcomes and value, rather than time and task-based inputs, Law Squared seamlessly bridges the gap between legal expertise and commercial impact.

Trusted by ASX-listed entities, multinational clients, General Counsels, in-house teams, and business leaders across a broad range of industries, Law Squared focuses on those areas crucial to business success, including Corporate + Commercial, Employment + Workplace Relations, Disputes + Litigation, Privacy + Cyber and Digital + Innovation.

Law Squared has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland and London.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Corporate Lawyer (8+ years PQE) to join our growing Corporate team.

This is a pivotal role for an experienced lawyer who thrives on transactional and corporate work, enjoys building strong client relationships and is motivated by the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the growth of a modern and ambitious law firm.

Working closely with the Head of Corporate, you will take ownership of sophisticated matters from end to end, act as a trusted adviser to clients, support the development of junior lawyers and contribute to the strategic growth of the Corporate practice.

You will be given significant autonomy and responsibility, with the expectation that you operate as a senior member of the team who can be relied upon to drive matters forward with minimal supervision.

Role Responsibilities

While not exhaustive, your work will span four key areas:

Delivery of Legal Work

• Lead and manage sophisticated corporate and transactional matters from commencement through to completion
• Structure, project manage and execute private mergers and acquisitions, including share and asset sale transactions
• Lead all stages of transactions — due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiating documentation, disclosure, completion and post-completion
• Advise founders, boards, shareholders and executive teams on strategic corporate matters and governance issues
• Advise on capital raising transactions across various stages of a business lifecycle
• Lead employee equity matters, including ESOPs and other incentive arrangements
• Support clients preparing for strategic exits, investment rounds and pre-IPO readiness

Client Leadership and Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Act as a strategic adviser to founders, executives, boards and in-house legal teams
• Anticipate client needs and proactively identify opportunities to add value
• Manage client expectations, budgets and timelines effectively

Business Development and Practice Growth

• Play an active role in the growth of the Corporate practice
• Identify and convert opportunities for new work through existing networks and market engagement
• Participate in networking events, industry initiatives, webinars and speaking opportunities
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including articles, presentations and client updates

Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide guidance, mentoring and supervision to junior lawyers and team members
• Review and provide constructive feedback on work product to support technical development
• Lead by example and contribute positively to team culture

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Champion the use of technology and AI to enhance service delivery and streamline processes
• Contribute to the development and refinement of precedents, templates and knowledge resources
• Embrace innovative approaches that support the firm’s continued growth and differentiation

About You

At Law Squared, we hire for mindset as much as skillset. We’re looking for commercially minded, client-focused people who take ownership, communicate well and genuinely care about doing great work. The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced – You have at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law gained within a reputable private practice environment, with significant experience leading private M&A transactions and advising on complex corporate matters.
• Transaction-focused – You have strong end-to-end transactional experience and are confident managing deals independently, including drafting and negotiating key transaction documents.
• Autonomous – You operate with a high degree of independence and sound judgement, taking ownership of matters with minimal supervision.
• Commercially minded – You understand the broader commercial context in which clients operate and provide practical, strategic advice that supports their objectives.
• Business Development Oriented – You enjoy building relationships and identifying opportunities for new work, and are motivated by contributing to the growth of a practice.
• A trusted Adviser – You communicate with confidence and credibility, build strong relationships and become a valued extension of your clients’ teams.
• A High Performer – You maintain high standards of technical excellence, professionalism and attention to detail, even in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership Focused – You enjoy mentoring junior lawyers, sharing knowledge and helping others succeed.
• Growth-Oriented – You are ambitious, curious and committed to continually developing your expertise and market profile.
• Tech and AI Proficient – You embrace technology and are enthusiastic about using innovative tools to enhance efficiency and client outcomes in a modern, paperless practice.
• Collaborative – You are a team player who values collective success, contributes positively to culture and works effectively across all areas of the business.
• Adaptable – You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, embrace change and enjoy helping shape the future direction of a growing practice.

How You’ll Benefit

Law Squared is on a mission to create a more innovative, collaborative, human-centred experience for clients and employees alike. We don’t track billable hours, nor do we have financial budgets for individuals, and we’ve embraced a ‘work from anywhere’ policy since day one.

Free from the barriers of time, tenure, and ego, and aligned by team-oriented goals, we believe our results deliver the best outcomes for our clients and each other.

Our employee benefits include:

• Competitive salary package
• Tailored team and individual professional development program, including support to meet CPD requirements
• Annual Practising Certificate paid for by Law Squared
• Discounted corporate membership via ClassPass
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Incentive
• A recognition-led culture, where contribution is celebrated and career milestones are genuinely acknowledged
• Leading-edge legal ops and tech to optimise flexible working and client service outcomes
• Hybrid work environment
• Team-based KPIs, no timesheets

Apply Now

To submit an application, please apply directly with your CV and cover letter.

If you have any further questions, please contact: dmercieca@squaredgrp.com

Maybe this is the change you needed. We look forward to hearing from you!