Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation

The Firm

Our client is a well-established, full-service Australian law firm with a long-standing reputation for practical, commercially minded advice. The firm places real weight on its people and the way it works, and it rewards lawyers who bring both technical skill and sound business judgement to their matters.

The Role

The group is growing, so there’s an opening for an experienced commercial litigator at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level.

You will work closely with respected partners on a varied, high-quality caseload that covers:

• Complex commercial disputes
  
• Insolvency and restructuring-related litigation
  
• General commercial and business advisory work
  

Run your own files, supervise and develop junior lawyers, and be a trusted point of contact for clients.

About You

• 5+ years’ PAE, mainly in commercial litigation
  
• A solid working knowledge of corporations law
  
• Able to run matters on your own with minimal oversight
  
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
  
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercial outlook
  
• Clear, plain-English drafting and advice
  
• You build lasting client relationships and solve problems practically
  
• You stay organised and calm with a heavy workload and tight deadlines
  
• You’re a collaborative team player who works well with people at every level
  

What’s On Offer

• A clear path to progress your career, with real investment in your development
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  
• A supportive, inclusive and forward-looking culture
  
• High-calibre work alongside a talented, collegiate team
  

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Nick via nick.saint-cousins@jlegal.com.au or hit apply!

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