Disputes Senior Associate or Special Counsel | Sydney
One of Australia's leading recognised disputes practice
Career progression platform for an ambitious litigator
Dynamic firm - not tied down by bureaucratic structures
The Firm
Our client is a leading Australian law firm with a highly regarded litigation and dispute resolution practice.
The firm is consistently recognised in Doyle's Guide, Legal 500, and Chambers Asia-Pacific for its work across commercial litigation, class actions, and regulatory disputes — with a national footprint, a cohesive partnership, and a client base that spans listed companies, financial institutions, government bodies and high-net-worth private clients.
The firm operates a genuinely collegiate partnership model.
It is commercially sophisticated, strategically oriented and has invested deliberately in growing its disputes capability in Sydney.
The partnership is engaged, supportive and explicit-eyed about what it takes to attract and retain a senior lateral partner.
Full details of the firm — including partnership structure, remuneration model, client base and strategic direction — can be provided confidentially to suitable candidates who wish to progress.
The Opportunity
VIXA is working with a leading firm that is actively investing in its Sydney disputes capability and is seeking a partner who brings both technical excellence and a portable client following to accelerate that growth.
This is an opportunity to join a respected practice at a moment of genuine strategic intent — and to be given the platform,



support and partnership culture to build something significant.
The Role
The incoming litigator will play a pivotal role and manage complex commercial disputes across one or more of the following areas, depending on specialisation:
General Commercial litigation
Class actions — defence-side work for institutional and corporate clients (advantageous)
Regulatory and compliance — ASIC, ACCC and other regulatory enforcement matters
Insolvency and restructuring — creditor-side and insolvency practitioner engagements
The role carries genuine leadership responsibilities, including supervision and development of junior lawyers, active participation in firm-wide BD initiatives and full engagement in the firm.
About You
We are seeking an experienced litigation SA or SC who is ready for a strategic move and can demonstrate the following:
6–15 years' post-admission experience with a substantive commercial litigation focus
Deep technical capability across complex commercial disputes — preferably with expertise in one or more of the sub-areas noted above
Experience from a top-tier, leading mid-tier or well-regarded specialist disputes firm
The commercial instinct and interpersonal credibility to operate effectively within a collegiate partnership
No information about you will ever be shared with any party without your express consent.
Your details, your enquiry, and the existence of any conversation between us will remain strictly confidential.
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📌 Disputes Senior Associate Or Special Counsel | Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 VIXA | Executive Legal Recruitment
📍 New South Wales