Job Description
Want to stay in litigation but move away from billable targets and business development?
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Kanji & Co is looking for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer / Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our in‐house legal team in Sydney CBD.
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You'll work directly with our Head of Dispute Resolution, an experienced senior litigator with 15+ years' experience, across a varied portfolio of commercial disputes, litigation and regulatory matters.
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The difference? You'll still get the complexity and variety of private practice litigation, but without timesheets, billing targets or the expectation to build a book of business.
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The role
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Supporting a diverse group of privately owned Australian businesses across building materials, mining, healthcare, technology and property development, you'll have exposure to a broad range of matters.
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You'll:
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Work across commercial disputes, litigation and regulatory investigations
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Draft court documents, affidavits, witness statements, motions, applications and settlement documents
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Manage matters with support from experienced senior lawyers
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Work directly with business leaders and managers to understand issues and provide practical legal advice
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Advise on contractual obligations, WHS matters, subpoenas, notices to produce and other legal processes
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Liaise directly with Counsel, experts and external law firms
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Conduct legal research and develop commercially focused solutions
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Build your capability to take greater ownership of matters as your experience develops
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About you
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We're particularly interested in hearing from lawyers currently working in commercial litigation, dispute resolution or a related disputes practice who are looking for something different from the traditional private practice model.
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You'll ideally have:
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1–3 years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
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Strong drafting, research and analytical skills
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Knowledge of court processes and litigation procedure
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Confidence communicating with clients and stakeholders
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Strong attention to detail and commercial judgement
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The ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of your work
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We're also open to hearing from lawyers with relevant experience in insolvency litigation, construction disputes or
regulatory/investigations
work where the experience is transferable.
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Why make the move?
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No billable targets
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No business development requirements
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Genuine commercial litigation and disputes work
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Direct access to business leaders and decision-makers
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Work closely with experienced senior lawyers
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Exposure across multiple businesses and industries
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Opportunity to take greater ownership of matters
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Sydney CBD location
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Permanent in‐house prospect
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If you enjoy litigation but are questioning whether the traditional private practice model is where you want to build your career, this could be a great alternative.
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📌 Commercial Litigation Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 Kanji Group
📍 New South Wales