Head of Corporate Lawyer

About the role

A national commercial law firm, which has moved away from timesheets, individual budgets and the traditional partnership hierarchy, is looking for a Head of Corporate to build, lead and grow its corporate practice, originate new work and help shape how a modern legal business operates. This is a permanent, full-time, senior role based in Melbourne CBD, with flexibility for candidates in Sydney and Brisbane. It suits a partner, principal or senior corporate lawyer ready for broader leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Build a profitable, sustainable corporate practice and set its direction
• Act for clients on corporate and transactional matters and maintain a high standard of work
• Strengthen existing relationships with clients, referrers and strategic partners and add new ones
• Originate new clients and matters to build a healthy pipeline of work
• Lead, coach and develop the corporate team and oversee the work it produces
• Advocate for smarter ways of working, including the use of AI and technology in delivering legal services
• Take part in shaping the wider business's direction and market positioning

Required profile

• Significant corporate law and transactional experience and a current Australian practising certificate
• Proven record of winning work and building client relationships
• Network and referral base you are keen to activate and grow
• Experience leading and developing lawyers
• Strong commercial judgment and an ownership mindset
• Curiosity about AI, technology and the evolution of legal services
• Collaborative, team-first approach

What we offer

• Salary in the range of $250K to $350K ex super
• No timesheets, no individual budgets and no traditional partnership hierarchy
• Genuine autonomy and direct access to the CEO and executive team
• The chance to influence both the corporate practice and how a modern legal business is run
• A team focused on collective success rather than individual financial targets