Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation and Insolvency

About the role

A well-established, full-service Australian law firm is looking for an experienced lawyer at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level. The group is growing, and you will work closely with respected partners on a varied, high-quality caseload covering complex commercial disputes, insolvency and restructuring litigation, front-end restructuring and corporate insolvency advisory, and general commercial and business advisory work. You will act for a broad client base including insolvency practitioners, financiers, listed and private companies and investors.

Key responsibilities

• Run your own files and give strategic input on major matters
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients

Required profile

• 5+ years' experience in private practice, mainly in commercial litigation and/or restructuring and insolvency
• Solid working knowledge of corporations law
• Able to run matters independently with minimal oversight
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a commercial outlook
• Clear, plain-English drafting and advice; able to build lasting client relationships and solve problems practically
• Organised and calm under heavy workload and tight deadlines; collaborative team player

What we offer

• A clear path for career progression with real investment in your development
• Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements
• Structured learning and development, plus pro bono opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive and forward-looking culture with a strong focus on wellbeing