- Highly regarded national commercial law firm
- Work closely with a leading partner on a broad range of property disputes

Opportunity for a commercial litigation lawyer with approximately 3–5 years' PQE to join a highly regarded national disputes practice, specialising in property and leasing litigation.

Working directly with an experienced partner you will gain exposure to a diverse range of disputes involving major institutional landlords, property owners and managers.

The role offers a good balance of autonomy, direct client involvement and partner support, with the opportunity to take ownership of matters and further develop your litigation and advocacy skills.

Why Join?

This is an chance to join an established and well-regarded disputes team, working closely with recognised practitioners who have built strong relationships with major clients in the property sector.

You will have direct access to the partner, meaningful involvement in matters and the opportunity to develop your own client relationships.

The firm also offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, a range of employee benefits and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Opportunity The practice advises on a broad range of property-related disputes, including:

- Commercial, retail and industrial leasing disputes
- Misrepresentation and unconscionable conduct claims
- Refurbishment, relocation and demolition disputes
- Lease termination, make good, abandonment and third-party property claims
- Property development disputes




- Enforcement of landlord rights and remedies for lease breaches
- Urgent interlocutory applications, including relief against forfeiture
- Contractual interpretation and retail leasing legislation
- Statutory breach notices and enforcement proceedings
- Insolvency-related litigation, including bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings
- Disputes arising from the sale and acquisition of land
- Franchising disputes
- Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and conciliation

You will be involved in matters from initial advice and strategy through to resolution, with opportunities to appear in State and Federal Courts and specialist tribunals.

About You

- You will ideally have 3-5 years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution, with specific experience in property and leasing disputes.
- You will have strong drafting skills, experience managing litigation matters and confidence dealing directly with clients. Court appearance experience will also be highly regarded.
- Importantly, you will be commercially minded, enjoy working collaboratively and be keen to take on greater responsibility as you progress.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Jenny Muir directly.

Jenny Muir

Director – JM Consulting

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JM Consulting works on a wide range of qualified lawyer opportunities in private practice, not all of which are advertised. If this role isn't quite what you're looking for but you'd be interested in exploring other opportunities, please feel free to get in touch.

📌 Disputes Lawyer / Associate, Property Litigation (Sydney)
🏢 JM Consulting
📍 Sydney