The Firm
This well-established national law firm has a highly regarded Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. Operating within the firm’s largest division, the team is known for its technical strength, complex matters, and collaborative culture. With a strong mid-to-top tier client base, the practice advises across a wide spectrum of commercial disputes.
The Role
Due to growth, the firm is seeking two senior lawyers to join the Sydney Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. The roles are ideally suited to lawyers at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level(though highly experienced Associates will also be considered).
Working closely with 3 Principals, you will:
- Manage a diverse caseload of commercial disputes, including contract disputes, competition & consumer matters, banking & finance litigation, debt recovery, IP disputes, and corporate law (including directors’ duties and shareholder disputes).
- Supervise, mentor, and guide junior lawyers, given the team’s current structure.
- Take a hands-on role in complex matters, working with a broad range of clients.
- Collaborate closely with senior colleagues while maintaining autonomy over your own matters.
The Candidate
To be successful, you will ideally have:
- Minimum 6 years’ post-admission experience in commercial litigation, gained in a mid, national or top-tier firm.
- A strong grounding in NSW court procedure, legislation, and practice.
- Proven experience running complex disputes independently.
- Demonstrated career stability and progression.
- Strong time recording, document management, and matter management practices from a comparable firm environment.
- An interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
- Excellent communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Competitive market remuneration, dependent on experience.
- Work with 3 highly respected Principals on high-quality, complex matters.
- A strong, stable team environment with structured support.
- Career development pathways at Senior Associate and Special Counsel levels.
- Central Sydney office location – this team is office-based full time (with flexibility considered after probation for the right candidate).
Apply Now using a MS Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or kalinda@people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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