Associate/Senior Associate-Commercial Litigation

- Job CategoryLegal
- Employee TypeFull Time

Contact information

- Contact Phone0292935***
- Contact ***************@hicksons.com.au

Description

Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value in providing legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney, North Ryde, Newcastle and Griffith, we work across geographies, while utilising advanced technologies, to keep connected to our clients.

We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community. With a strong history of providing exceptional legal advice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business.

The Role

Our Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team collaborates with clients, offering practical solutions for a diverse range of commercial dispute claims. Our matters range from simple contract matters to complex high-profile commercial disputes, ranging from the Local Court of New South Wales and NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal to the Supreme Courts and Federal Courts throughout Australia.

Following the merger of Hicksons and Hunt&Hunt; we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our growing team.

Our supportive and inclusive work culture, excellent professional development opportunities, and commitment to client satisfaction, makes Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt an ideal environment to advance your career.

What You Offer:





We are looking for a Solicitor who will bring energy and innovation to Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt. The ideal candidate will have:

- 3+ years’ PQE experience and a background or interest in litigation, disputes or insolvency
- A team-based attitude and approach to work
- Possess a high level of enthusiasm and a strong desire to continuously learn and grow within the role
- An interest in being part of a collaborative team that works together and supports each other in achieving all of our goals together
- Strong drafting and communication skills
- Willingness to participate and enhance your business development skills
- An ability to build effective working relationships with clients

What We Offer

Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, we capture innovative ideas from our people to build on our business; we welcome your creative ideas to optimize the way we work. We offer a range of advantages and social opportunities to support growth, development and internal networking and collaboration within the firm, collectively celebrating our success through recognition and reward programs.

Supporting you:

- Potential unearthed– We pride ourselves on enabling you to achieve your career aspirations. Offering tailored 1:1 mentoring, access to our E-learning platform with role base training, internal and external workshops and complete transparency around our promotional pathways program.




- The right resources– Our workplace is supported by smart technology, paper-light processes, collaborative teams and a healthy values-based culture that will see you perform at your best.
- Flexi-work options– We understand life is not 1 size fits all. Explore options for hybrid work, part time hours, compressed working weeks, and more.
- Performance based rewards and incentive bonuses– Our incentive program is designed to reward our employees and support our high-performance culture.
- Hicksons|Hunt &Hunt; + Benefits – 16 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program, milestone leave, plus access to everyday discounts through our corporate discount schemes, and novated leasing.
- Life at Hicksons|Hunt &Hunt; – Contributing to our community is part of our Vision; the firm provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s corporate social responsibility activities through our pro-bono program.
- Awards– The 2024 AFR Partnership Survey named Hicksons|Hunt &Hunt; as the industry leader with the highest proportion of Female Partners for the second year running. In addition, Hicksons|Hunt &Hunt; has been recognised ABA employer of choice winners (2020, 2023 and 2024).

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Please note pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.

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📌 Associate/Senior Associate-Commercial Litigation (New South Wales)
🏢 Hicksons Lawyers
📍 New South Wales