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About us

ABH Legal is a Sydney litigation and commercial practice. We're boutique, growing and built for people who want responsibility. Our clients are businesses, directors, insolvency practitioners and lenders who trust our practice to deliver exception service.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Lawyer with commercial litigation and/or commercial experience to join ABH Legal on a contract basis, based at our North Strathfield, NSW office. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of litigation and commercial disputes whilst contributing to the strategic objectives of our practice.

The role will provide exposure to:


Commercial litigation;

Insolvency and bankruptcy;

Debt recovery and enforcement;

Shareholder and partnership disputes;

Other litigious and dispute resolution matters;

General corporate and commercial; and

Finance.


Key responsibilities


Managing and conducting litigation matters from initial advice through to resolution, including discovery, witness preparation and court appearances;

Drafting legal documents including pleadings, affidavits, notices of motion, submissions, advices and correspondence;

Providing strategic commercial legal advice on dispute prevention and risk mitigation;

Advising on contractual disputes and commercial transactions;





Conducting legal research and analysis on complex commercial and litigation issues;

Briefing and working with counsel;

Representing clients in negotiations and alternative dispute resolution;

Maintaining accurate file management and meeting all professional and regulatory obligations;

Contributing to business development and client relationships; and

Collaborating with the Principal, other solicitors and support staff to deliver quality outcomes.


What we're looking for


Admitted to practice in New South Wales with a current practising certificate;

1 - 3 years' post-admission experience;

You can write. Clear, tight and persuasive;

Work ethic that shows in the detail. You own the file, you follow it through, you don't need reminding twice;

Confident dealing with clients, counsel, the courts and other solicitors; and

Experience with Smokeball legal software (not mandatory but preferred).


What we offer


Direct, daily access to the Principal and real mentoring;

Complex and genuinely interesting work;

Flexible working arrangements upon establishment;

Part time or full-time structure;

Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience;

Genuine personal, professional and business developments;

A temporary engagement to begin with, moving to permanent full-time once we're confident it's a fit; and


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📌 Lawyer - Litigation & Commercial (0 - 3 Years Pqe) (Sydney)
🏢 ABH Legal
📍 Sydney