Sydney
Commercial Contract Lawyer Sydney
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts. Fixed fees. 2–3 day turnaround. Senior lawyers only.
What does a commercial contract lawyer do?
A commercial contract lawyer drafts, reviews and negotiates the agreements your business relies on, including services, supply, licensing and subscription terms. Envision Legal’s senior lawyers explain payment obligations, liability, intellectual property and exit rights before you sign. We agree a fixed fee and scope upfront for drafting, review or negotiation, without hourly billing.
Key points
- Draft new agreements or review the other party’s document.
- Understand payment, liability, IP ownership, renewal and termination.
- Send the contract and your intended timetable for a fixed-fee quote.
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Envision Legal drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial contracts for Sydney businesses. Fixed fees, 2–3 day turnaround, senior lawyers only.
Contracts we work on
- Services agreements — B2B services, master services agreements (MSAs), consulting agreements. See services agreements.
- Supply and distribution — supply of goods, exclusive and non-exclusive distribution, reseller and channel agreements.
- SaaS and subscription — SaaS terms of service, subscription agreements, data processing agreements (DPAs). See SaaS terms and subscription contracts.
- Licensing — IP licences, software licences, trademark licences, franchise-adjacent brand licences.
- Joint venture and shareholders' agreements — unincorporated JV agreements, incorporated JVs, shareholders' agreements.
- Employment and contractor — employment contracts, contractor agreements with IP assignment, restraint deeds.
- NDAs, LOIs, term sheets — one-way, mutual, letters of intent, term sheets for M&A and investment.
- Sale of business — asset sale agreements, share sale agreements, earn-out and warranty schedules.
- Website terms and privacy policies — website terms, privacy policies compliant with the Privacy Act.
Three ways we work on contracts
1. Draft from scratch
For contracts you will re-use — your standard services agreement, standard supply terms, standard SaaS subscription. One properly drafted template that every future customer signs. The drafting scope and fixed fee are agreed before work starts.
2. Review and mark up
You have received a contract from the other side. We review it against Australian law, redline the risky terms, and provide plain-English commentary on what matters and what does not. We quote a fixed fee after reviewing the document and your objectives.
3. Negotiate and close
For higher-stakes contracts (M&A, senior executive, licensing, JV) we run the negotiation end-to-end — mark up, exchange, negotiate with the other side's lawyer, close. Scoped individually.
What we watch for
Contracts hide risk in a small number of predictable places. In every review, we specifically flag:
- Liability caps — is the cap workable, or so low it makes warranties meaningless? Are consequential losses excluded?
- Indemnities — see our guide on indemnity clauses. One-way indemnities against a small counterparty can be commercial suicide.
- IP ownership — background IP, foreground IP, licences back on termination. Contractors especially.
- Payment and termination — payment terms, termination for convenience, termination for breach, notice periods.
- Restraint of trade — enforceable scope (activity, geography, duration) under NSW law.
- Unfair contract terms — for standard-form contracts, compliance with the ACL / ASIC Act UCT regime.
- Force majeure — see our guide on force majeure clauses.
- Governing law and dispute resolution — Australian law and Australian jurisdiction where possible. Arbitration vs court.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a contract lawyer cost in Sydney?
We assess the document, your commercial objectives and the negotiation required, then agree a written scope and fixed fee before work starts. No hourly billing or public price list.
How fast can you review a contract?
Standard commercial contracts under 30 pages are typically turned around in 2–3 business days. Urgent work is available on request with a same-day or next-day option quoted at the time of engagement.
Should I use a template contract or hire a lawyer?
Templates are fine for very simple, low-value, one-off arrangements. For anything you will use repeatedly (services agreement, supply terms, SaaS subscription), or anything with material money or IP at stake, a properly drafted contract pays for itself the first time it is enforced.
Do you handle unfair contract term issues?
Yes. We assess standard form contracts against the applicable consumer or small business unfair contract terms rules, including renewal, price variation and termination clauses. Coverage and remedies depend on the contract and law; we explain the risks and recommend changes.
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Two ways to start
Get a fixed fee before any work starts.
Answer a few short questions, attach your documents if you have them, and a senior lawyer replies with the scope and the price.
Know what you need? Request a fixed-fee quote and upload your documents. Not sure of scope? Book a short call with a senior lawyer instead.