Description:
At LUNA, we partner with startups, scaleups, enterprise tech companies, venture funds and corporate innovators.
The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $135,000 exclusive of superannuation.
The Senior Lawyer of our Scaleups & High Growth team is responsible for providing high-quality client delivery work to Australia’s most innovative companies.
You will be an ambitious and experienced corporate, commercial or M&A lawyer who is keen to create impact for our clients, our business and the LUNA brand, with a determination to achieve revenue targets. You will be critical to leading, coaching and mentoring this team, with full support from our leadership team.
If you thrive on building close client relationships and business development, this role offers a unique opportunity to focus on growth. You’ll play a key role in winning new clients and managing client accounts and customer experience. Throughout it all, you’ll help amplify LUNA’s incredible culture.
The Impact You Will Bring
Legal Service Delivery
- Independently and confidently deliver technically excellent and commercially-focused legal transactions, documents and advice including:
- Venture Investment Transactions – SAFEs, convertible notes, venture debt, Series A/B+ priced equity raises, and JVs.
- M&A and Exits – mergers, acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships and exits.
- Structuring Advice – advising on corporate structures, governance for scale and strategic advisory.
- Employee Incentives – ESOPs, ESSs LFSPs, profit share and other.
- General Commercial – BAU contracting, (SaaS, technology licensing, distribution, IP, data protection, privacy, supply, T&Cs etc
- Achieve ambitious individual and team revenue targets with our unique points system (no more time recording).
- Actively manage client relationships and embrace close client contact with founders, management teams, board and other stakeholders.
- Learn and develop your skills working with experienced corporate, commercial and M&A leaders.
Team Performance & Culture
- Contribute to LUNA’s incredible team culture, promote and embrace LUNA’s Core Values.
- Actively contribute to team meetings, social and business initiatives, strategy, performance, customer experience and knowledge-sharing.
- Attend leading tech, innovation and VC industry events, network with stakeholders.
- Support, coach and manage performance of junior lawyers, providing mentorship and professional growth opportunities for lawyers within the team.
Your First 6 Months: What to Expect
- Delivery: Successfully lead and manage an investment round and an M&A deal in addition to commercial contracts and deals, ESOPs, governance and other strategic and BAU contracting work.
- Clients: Build close and trusted advisor relationships with clients.
- Mentoring: Lead, support and mentor junior lawyers within the team and business.
- Business Development: If you like BD, support or lead our growth in new business.
A Bit About You
- An LLB or JD from an Australian university and an Australian practicing certificate, between 4-8+ years PQE.
- Favourable consideration given to top-trier or reputable mid-tier private practice experience and/or Inhouse Counsel experience.
- Solid foundation and capabilities in commercial investment, M&A, capital raising and other strategic commercial arrangements highly regarded.
- Experienced with general corporate and commercial matters.
- Strong drafting, review and negotiation skills.
- An ability to work independently/autonomously, manage and execute a range of transactions from end to end with confidence, dealing directly with clients on most matters, with supervisory support from Head of Legal.
- High work ethic, EQ, capability and desire to lead, manage, support and teach other lawyers, where needed.
- Favourable consideration given to candidates who are knowledgeable and connected in the innovation and/or VC ecosystem with a well developed network, or a strong desire to grow your network.
- Ability to balance many tasks and projects.
- Possibility of 0.7 or 0.8 FTE (min) for the perfect candidate.
About LUNA
LUNA offers forward-thinking legal and accounting services in one place. For over a decade, thousands of startups, scaleups, VCs and corporate innovators have chosen us to help them see a better tomorrow.
Beyond our expertise, we foster a fulfilling and fun culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and a shared passion for making an impact. At LUNA, we’re more than colleagues – we’re a team that values connection, creativity, and personal growth.
Benefits Include:
- Hybrid working – 2 days in office.
- Parental leave – We’re committed to supporting growing families. 8 weeks of fully paid leave plus 6 weeks of fully paid leave for primary parent.
- Extra leave – Enjoy 5 additional days off throughout the year to extend your weekends.
- MMMH leave – We offer 5 days of leave to acknowledge the impact of Menstruation, Menopause, and Mental Health on all team members.
- Work from anywhere – Take advantage of our 3-month remote work program.
- Monthly team lunch – A free lunch for the team once a month.
- Annual team offsite – A company-wide gathering to connect, reflect, and plan for the future.
Our strength lies in our people – our culture isn’t like the big firms. We operate as an extension to our clients, with a human-centric approach to every business partner we work with.
Our Values
- Dare to Jump: You embrace risks, knowing that sometimes it leads to success, other times it leads to learning. You aren’t afraid to experiment and try new things if you believe it will bring us long-term success.
- Champion the “We” Over “Me”: You put the business (ours and our clients’) ahead of personal gain, sometimes sacrificing preferences for the greater good, knowing it moves us all forward.
- Live For Solutions: When you share roadblocks or questions, you also share possible solutions. You welcome challenges, knowing that with persistence and problem-solving, you can always find a great solution.
Like what you’ve been reading? Then APPLY! We would love to hear from you (yes, you!) so that we can build together. Applications are reviewed on a first-in basis. Closing date for applications is 1st April. LUNA reserves the right to extend the date at our discretion.
At LUNA, we value ourselves as an equal opportunity team. All applicants will be considered regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status or identification as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. People of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!