At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our litigation team to tackle complex commercial disputes and provide strategic legal advice.
- Company: McCabes, a leading Australian law firm known for its innovative and client-focused approach.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to accessibility and genuine career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while growing your career with experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: 5 years' experience in commercial litigation and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
McCabes is an Australian premier law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.
Team Overview
Our litigation and dispute resolution team is part of the Commercial Division of the firm, providing high quality, strategic, and cost-effective litigation and dispute resolution services across a range of industries. With a strong client base, the team recognises that understanding their client's businesses and objectives is critical to providing advice on how the litigation and dispute resolution process can be controlled to achieve desired outcomes.
The Opportunity
Due to growth, we are looking for passionate commercial litigators with 5 years' post admission experience to join our established litigation and dispute resolution practice group. You will be working with highly regarded principals and lawyers across a range of complex and challenging commercial litigation, insolvency, and business advice matters. You will be a lawyer who prides themselves on their commitment, resilience, and attention to detail skills.
Skills and Experience
- 5 years' post admission experience in commercial litigation
- Knowledge of the Corporations Act
- Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- A strong client focus with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively
- Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
- Experience in managing a team of legal professionals
- Practical and client focused problem-solving skills
- A strong, plain language communication style
What we offer
In return, we offer the opportunity to grow your career within a talented team, supported by a flexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture is built on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage and we are committed to providing genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.
Accessibility and inclusion
We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at ***email_hidden***.
Agency submissions
We are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of our human resources team. Candidate profiles or resumes forwarded to principals, hiring managers, or other employees will not constitute an introduction to McCabes for this role or any future roles.
Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Sydney employer: McCabes Lawyers
McCabes Lawyers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Sydney where collaboration and mentorship thrive. With a focus on professional growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while managing a diverse caseload in both private and public sectors, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about institutional torts.
