Special Counsel – Commercial & Construction Litigation

Western Sydney | Complex Disputes | Senior Leadership Opportunity

- Work on complex, high-value commercial and construction disputes
- Established litigation practice with a strong pipeline of work
- Senior position offering autonomy, responsibility and career progression

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Western Sydney law firm with a busy commercial litigation and construction disputes practice.

The firm acts for a broad range of businesses, developers and private clients, handling everything from contractual disputes through to substantial Supreme Court proceedings.

With the team continuing to grow, they are looking for an experienced Special Counsel who can take ownership of complex matters and play a key role in the litigation practice.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for a senior litigator who enjoys running their own matters, dealing directly with clients and getting involved in challenging disputes.

The work is a mix of general commercial litigation and construction disputes, including significant, multi-party proceedings.

You’ll work closely with the firm's senior lawyers, with the freedom to manage your files and contribute to the direction of the practice.

Duties

- Run complex commercial and construction litigation matters from start to finish.
- Advise on contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, defective works, variations, delays and payment claims.




- Manage proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW and other jurisdictions.
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and settlement agreements.
- Brief counsel, attend mediations and negotiate settlements.
- Supervise junior lawyers and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills & Experience

- Ideally 8+ years PQE in commercial litigation, construction disputes or a combination of both.
- Strong litigation experience, including running contested matters independently.
- Experience in the Supreme Court of NSW.
- Confident drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Comfortable managing clients and supervising junior lawyers.
- A practical, commercially minded approach to resolving disputes.

Culture

The firm has built a strong reputation in Western Sydney and offers a busy, hands‑on environment where senior lawyers are trusted to get on with their work.

You’ll have direct access to the firm’s leadership, a good level of responsibility and the opportunity to have a say in how the practice develops.

Benefits

- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Interesting, high-value litigation work.
- Established client base and consistent workflow.
- Autonomy to manage your own matters.
- Chance to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
- Modern office with excellent transport links.
- Long‑term progression within a growing practice.

📌 Special Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 Sydney