We are working with a well-established and regarded organisation seeking an experienced Disputes Lawyer to join its in-house legal team on an initial six-month contract.
This role will see you advising on a diverse portfolio of contentious matters, many of which are high-profile, complex and of significant public interest.
Sitting within a close-knit legal team, you will report to a General Counsel who is known for their pragmatic, approachable and commercially minded leadership style. You will work across a broad range of disputes, and provide strategic legal advice, support litigation matters, engage with external counsel and partner with stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing ligation and dispute matters from inception to resolution;
- Providing strategic legal advice on contentious issues;
- Drafting court documents, legal correspondence and briefing materials;
- Assisting with the management of court proceedings, mediations and alternative dispute resolution; and
- Coordinating and instruction external counsel.
About you
- Admitted lawyer with demonstrated experience in litigation and disputes;
- Experience in administrative law and setting and planning is highly desirable;
- Strong understanding of the court processes na dispute resolution frameworks; and
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Contact
If you are looking to take the next step in your career we would love to hear from you. Please send your application to Becc Smith at
[email protected], or call 0431 909 244 for a confidential discussion.
📌 In-House Counsel (5+PQE), Disputes (Sydney)
🏢 Wolf u0026 Williams
📍 Sydney