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Commercial Transactional Lawyer
Legal
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Remote / WFH
Jobgether
Job Description
Commercial Transactional Lawyer
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commercial Transactional Lawyer based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal support for complex commercial operations within an international and dynamic environment.
You will play a key role in drafting, negotiating, and managing agreements that support business growth and operational success.
Working remotely, you will collaborate with business stakeholders and contribute practical legal expertise to high-impact decisions.
The position requires strong commercial awareness, excellent contract management skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters independently.
You will advise on contractual risks, corporate transactions, and regulatory considerations while ensuring business objectives are effectively supported.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional seeking autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful impact within a global organization.
Accountabilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and joint ventures.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial risks, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements under applicable Australian laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure agreements align with business objectives and support operational goals.
• Support corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, through legal due diligence and preparation of relevant documentation.
• Analyze business strategies and decisions from a legal perspective, providing practical recommendations and solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in commercial legislation, regulations, and contract law developments.
• Manage legal matters independently while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial transactions, corporate law, or a related legal field.
• Strong knowledge of Australian contract law, commercial regulations, and business practices.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Ability to assess legal risks and provide practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams and business stakeholders.
• Previous experience working remotely or with distributed global teams is considered an advantage.
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package paid in foreign currency.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on diverse commercial and corporate legal matters in an international environment.
• Regular training and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to make a meaningful contribution to business growth through strategic legal expertise.
• Collaborative environment that values independence, expertise, and continuous improvement.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commercial Transactional Lawyer based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal support for complex commercial operations within an international and dynamic environment.
You will play a key role in drafting, negotiating, and managing agreements that support business growth and operational success.
Working remotely, you will collaborate with business stakeholders and contribute practical legal expertise to high-impact decisions.
The position requires strong commercial awareness, excellent contract management skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters independently.
You will advise on contractual risks, corporate transactions, and regulatory considerations while ensuring business objectives are effectively supported.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional seeking autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful impact within a global organization.
Accountabilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and joint ventures.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial risks, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements under applicable Australian laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure agreements align with business objectives and support operational goals.
• Support corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, through legal due diligence and preparation of relevant documentation.
• Analyze business strategies and decisions from a legal perspective, providing practical recommendations and solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in commercial legislation, regulations, and contract law developments.
• Manage legal matters independently while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial transactions, corporate law, or a related legal field.
• Strong knowledge of Australian contract law, commercial regulations, and business practices.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Ability to assess legal risks and provide practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams and business stakeholders.
• Previous experience working remotely or with distributed global teams is considered an advantage.
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package paid in foreign currency.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on diverse commercial and corporate legal matters in an international environment.
• Regular training and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to make a meaningful contribution to business growth through strategic legal expertise.
• Collaborative environment that values independence, expertise, and continuous improvement.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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