Want the quality and complexity of disputes work without the billable expectations and hierarchy of a larger firm?
This specialist Sydney boutique of 5–10 lawyers offers a genuinely different model: interesting commercial, professional negligence and employment disputes, direct access to a highly regarded Director, and the autonomy to take real ownership of your matters.With realistic 4-hour daily billable expectations, commission opportunities and flexible working, it's an excellent option for a disputes lawyer who wants solid work, greater responsibility and a genuinely respected work-life balance.About the FirmThis is a small, specialist disputes practice with a strong reputation in the Sydney market.Led by a highly regarded Director, the firm acts across a broad range of commercial and employment disputes, with particular experience in professional negligence claims involving lawyers, underpayment matters and complex business disputes.Being a genuinely small team, lawyers work directly with the Director and have the opportunity to take on significantly more responsibility and client exposure than they may receive within a larger firm.The RoleYou'll work across a varied disputes practice, including:Professional negligence claims,



particularly involving lawyersBusiness and contractual disputesShareholder and director disputesEmployment disputes and litigationUnderpayment and wage-related claimsDebt recovery and enforcement mattersUrgent applications and general commercial litigationThe role can be shaped around your interests.
If you want to remain predominantly focused on commercial disputes, the firm is very happy to support that.Alternatively, if you'd like to broaden your practice into employment law, the Director is open to training and mentoring a strong commercial disputes lawyer who wants to develop expertise in this area.About You2+ years PAEExperience in commercial litigation, disputes or employment lawStrong drafting and client management skillsComfortable taking ownership of mattersCommercially minded and proactiveEnjoys the autonomy and responsibility that comes with working in a smaller practiceYou don't need an existing employment law background.
Strong commercial disputes experience is enough, with training available if employment law is an area you'd like to develop.Realistic 4-hour daily billable expectationsCompetitive salary plus commission opportunitiesInteresting professional negligence, business and employment disputesGenuinely small boutique team of 5–10 lawyersDirect access to a highly regarded DirectorOpportunity to develop employment law expertise if you chooseGenuine autonomy and ownership of mattersFlexible hybrid working arrangementsA firm that genuinely respects work-life balanceIf you're a commercial disputes lawyer looking for quality work, greater autonomy and realistic expectations around billables, this is well worth exploring.
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📌 Commercial Litigation Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 New South Wales