Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation in Sydney

Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 98550 - 120450 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex commercial disputes and develop litigation strategies while managing client relationships.
  • Company: Expanding boutique firm with a strong reputation in commercial litigation and insolvency.
  • Benefits: Reasonable hours, competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative culture.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Gain autonomy in your work and progress towards Special Counsel or partnership.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution required.

The predicted salary is between 98550 - 120450 $ per year.

Enjoy working on a range of disputes, or choose to specialise in a niche area

As the firm continues to expand, there is genuine scope for Senior Associates to progress into Special Counsel and partnership.

A highly regarded commercial litigation and insolvency boutique is looking to appoint a Senior Associate as part of its continued growth.

The firm has established a strong reputation for handling sophisticated, high-value disputes, earning recognition in leading legal industry awards and rankings.

The practice is busy and continuing to expand, including growing its partner group, creating some excellent opportunities for experienced lawyers looking to take the next step in their careers.

  • Why Join
  • Work on high-quality, sophisticated matters.

The firm specialises in commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, shareholder and corporate disputes, financial disputes, fraud and asset recovery, regulatory investigations, international disputes and arbitration.

  • Senior Associates are trusted to run matters, develop litigation strategy and manage client relationships, working closely with experienced partners.
  • As the firm continues to expand, there is genuine scope for Senior Associates to progress into Special Counsel and partnership.
  • Enjoy reasonable working hours with a 6.5-hour daily billable target and a culture that values high-quality work without consistently long hours.
  • Join an agile, growing firm with a collaborative environment that embraces new ideas, invests in technology and offers opportunities to contribute to the firm's development.

The Opportunity

  • You'll take a leading role on complex commercial disputes and/or contentious matters, with significant involvement in strategy, client management and running matters through to resolution.
  • One of the standout features of this opportunity is that lawyers aren't simply passing the more interesting aspects of litigation to counsel.

They're encouraged to develop their own strategic and technical capabilities and take real ownership of their work.

  • You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers, build your professional profile and become involved in the continued growth of the practice.

About You

  • You'll have around 5+ years' PQE, with strong experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution or contentious insolvency.
  • You'll be comfortable taking responsibility for matters, dealing directly with clients and contributing to litigation strategy.

For a Senior Associate looking for challenging and sophisticated work, greater autonomy and a genuine opportunity to progress, this is well worth considering.

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Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation in Sydney employer: JM Consulting

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation in Sydney

Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Insolvency Law
Client Management
Litigation Strategy Development
Mentoring Junior Lawyers
Complex Problem Solving