Commercial and Estate Planning Lawyer (4+ yrs PAE)

About Our Client

Our client is a modern law firm providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across estate planning, commercial law, business transactions, trusts, and property matters.

They work closely with accountants, financial advisers, and other professional advisers to deliver integrated legal solutions for individuals, families, and business owners.

The firm values high-quality work, strong client relationships, collaboration, and professional development.

The Role

Our client is seeking an Estate Planning and Commercial Lawyer with at least 4 years' post-admission experience to join their Gold Coast team.

This role offers a diverse mix of estate planning and commercial law matters and is ideal for a solicitor who enjoys working directly with clients and professional advisers.

The successful candidate will manage matters with a high degree of autonomy while working closely with the firm's director. They will take a practical, professional, and client-focused approach and be comfortable handling both estate planning and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

Your Work May Include

Meeting with clients and taking instructions both remotely and in person.Preparing Wills, testamentary trusts, enduring powers of attorney, and advance health directives.Advising on estate planning and succession planning strategies.Drafting and negotiating shareholders' agreements and unitholders' agreements.Preparing business sale, share sale, and unit sale agreements.Drafting loan agreements, mortgages, and other security documents.Preparing and reviewing commercial and retail shop leases.Liaising with accountants, financial advisers, and other professional advisers.Conducting legal research and preparing clear written advice.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

At least 4 years' post-admission experience.Demonstrated experience in estate planning, commercial law, or a combination of both.Confidence managing matters independently while working directly with clients and professional advisers.A positive, collaborative, and professional approach to working within a team.

Benefits

Our client offers:

Work-from-home flexibility and a 1:30 pm finish every Friday.A high level of autonomy and direct client responsibility.Genuine support and mentoring from the firm's director.A collaborative and supportive team culture.A competitive salary package based on experience and capability.