Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2-8 PAE)

About the role

An established commercial litigation practice in the Sydney CBD, led by experienced partners, is building out its litigation team and is hiring Commercial Litigation Lawyers at 2 to 8 PAE level on a full-time, permanent basis. You will run and support commercial litigation files from first instance through to resolution, working directly with partners on complex matters.

Key responsibilities

• Run files across commercial disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy, construction disputes and contested estates
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and correspondence
• Appear in courts and tribunals as your PAE allows
• Work under direct partner supervision and mentoring on complex matters
• Liaise with clients, counsel and experts
• Take ownership of your own files with autonomy appropriate to your level

Required profile

• 2 to 8 years of PAE in commercial litigation or disputes
• Current practising certificate in NSW
• Experience in one or more of commercial litigation, insolvency, construction disputes or estates, with an appetite to broaden into the others
• Court and tribunal experience, or a genuine appetite to build it
• Ability to manage a file with appropriate autonomy for your level

What we offer

• Salary of $130K to $180K ex super, reflecting genuine PAE and experience
• A growing team with direct partner exposure and a clear path for progression
• Broad file exposure across insolvency, construction, estates and commercial disputes
• Sydney CBD location with quiet work zones, an in-house bar and cafe; flexibility can be provided on an ad hoc basis

To apply, send your CV to the recruiter named in the advert for a confidential discussion.