Senior Litigation Lawyer | Niche NewAge Law Firm Our client is a boutique commercial law firm based in Sydney's CBD fringe, known for practical, fixed-fee advice to small and medium businesses. With their Director stepping back to focus on business operations, they are seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to take the reins of an already well-supported team on a permanent basis.
Salary Range and perks of this role
$150K-$180K salary range, reflecting your seniority and the leadership nature of the role
Hybrid working with 2 days WFH each week, genuine flexibility built into the week
A collegiate, supportive culture focused on direct, honest advice rather than billable-hour pressure
A well-resourced team already in place: a 4 PAE lawyer, a graduate lawyer and two experienced paralegals
Up-to-date practice management technology that keeps you working on the law, not paperwork
Permanent role with genuine scope to shape how the litigation team runs day to day
About the role You’ll step into a leadership position over a well-established litigation practice, taking carriage of a caseload spanning commercial disputes, contract and partnership disputes, shareholder and director disputes, and employment litigation,
with a solid emphasis on resolving matters efficiently before they progress to court.
Running litigation files end to end, from initial advice through to resolution or court proceedings
Leading and mentoring a 4 PAE lawyer, a graduate lawyer and two paralegals
Advising SME and corporate clients on commercial, contractual and shareholder/director disputes
Handling employment litigation matters, including strategic defence and resolution
Contributing to the firm’s resolution-first approach, settling matters efficiently ahead of court
Acting as a key client-facing presence for the litigation team
What you’ll bring
Minimum 7+ years PAE in litigation or dispute resolution
Current unrestricted NSW practising certificate
Demonstrated experience running files autonomously and mentoring junior lawyers