In-House Legal Counsel (Litigation) / Fractional General Counsel.
SyneraLex – Sydney NSW
4d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
In-House Legal Counsel (Litigation) / Fractional General CounselPart-time contract | One day per week | Initial three-month engagementA client is seeking an experienced litigation solicitor or suitably qualified legal services firm to act as solicitor on record and provide independent litigation support across a diverse portfolio of matters.
This role will suit a senior practitioner who is comfortable working autonomously, managing competing priorities and taking responsibility for matters from initial assessment through to resolution.
Key responsibilities
The successful practitioner will provide end-to-end litigation support, including:
preparing and reviewing pleadings, affidavits, court documents and legal correspondence
advising on litigation strategy, procedure, risk and potential outcomes
managing interlocutory applications and procedural matters
representing clients in courts and tribunals, where appropriately
supporting negotiations, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes
coordinating with counsel, experts, counterparties and relevant stakeholders
ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with applicable court rules and deadlines
maintaining clear records and providing concise updates on matter status, risks and required decisions
Portfolio may include matters relating to




propertybanking and financecorporate and commercial lawfamily lawwills and probategovernment and regulatory matterscomplianceeducation
Essential requirements
an unrestricted Australian practising certificate
admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, or current authority to practise and conduct litigation in NSW
substantial litigation and dispute-resolution experience
the ability and willingness to act as solicitor on record
demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
strong legal drafting, advocacy, negotiation and matter-management capabilities
qualified indemnity insurance appropriate to the engagement
confidence working across Microsoft Office, iOS, VOIP, CRM and AI-enabled systems
Experience across several of the identified practice areas will be highly regarded.
Applicants are not necessarily expected to be specialists in every area but must be capable of identifying when specialist counsel or additional expertise is required.
Engagement details
Engagement type: Independent contractor or external legal services firm
Term: Initial three-month contract
Time commitment: One day per week
Required availability: 9:30 am–3:30 pm Sydney time on the agreed day
Working arrangement: To be agreed with the successful applicant
Commencement: As soon as possible
Fee proposal
Applicants should provide one fixed-fee quote covering the three-month engagement.
This will be handled through the SyneraLex platform.
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📌 In-House Legal Counsel (Litigation) / Fractional General Counsel. (New South Wales)
🏢 SyneraLex
📍 New South Wales