Commercial Lawyer

Job description

Advance your legal career with one of the Northern Territory's leading law firms.

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Lawyer to join their Darwin office. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside highly regarded legal professionals while advising a diverse client base that spans businesses, investors, government entities, and private clients across the Northern Territory.

As a key member of the team, you will provide practical, commercial legal advice on a broad range of matters while building strong client relationships and contributing to the firm's continued success.

The Opportunity
You will work across a variety of commercial matters, including:

  • Commercial contracts and agreements
  • Business sales and acquisitions
  • Corporate and business structuring
  • Property and development transactions
  • Leasing and commercial property matters
  • Due diligence and transactional support
  • General commercial advisory work
  • Client relationship management and business development

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia
  • Experience practicing in commercial law (ideally 2+ years PAE, although all suitable applicants will be considered)
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
  • A commercial mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • The ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively within a team
  • A commitment to delivering exceptional client service

What's on Offer
  • Exposure to high-quality and varied commercial legal work
  • Genuine career development and progression opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Direct access to experienced legal practitioners and mentors
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • The opportunity to build your career in Darwin's dynamic and thriving business community


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



LHS 297508 #3007859 - Laura O'Mahony

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 14 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Office Support
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: NT - Darwin
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: NT - Darwin