KAPL LEGAL is a newly established, technology-driven law firm located at 25 Martin Place in Sydney CBD, with operations scheduled to commence in January 2027.

We aim to build a contemporary, efficient and commercially focused legal practice, combining experienced legal professionals with innovative technology and AI-assisted workflows.

About the Role

As Principal Solicitor, you will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s legal operations, maintaining professional standards and supporting the development of a growing legal practice.

Key responsibilities include:

- Acting as the firm’s authorised Principal Solicitor, subject to applicable NSW regulatory requirements.
- Managing and supervising legal practitioners and support staff.
- Overseeing daily legal operations, matter management and qualified compliance.
- Providing legal advice and handling matters within your areas of expertise.
- Establishing efficient legal workflows, internal procedures and risk management systems.
- Supporting the firm’s business development and long-term growth.
- Working collaboratively with management to implement technology-driven legal services.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have:

- A current Australian practising certificate, with eligibility to practise as a Principal Solicitor in NSW.
- A minimum of 2 years’ post-admission legal experience,



together with the qualifications and experience necessary to obtain or hold the appropriate Principal Practising Certificate.
- Strong organisational, management and supervisory capabilities.
- Sound knowledge of professional obligations, legal practice management and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication skills and a practical, commercially focused approach.
- The ability to work independently and take responsibility for the professional management of a legal practice.

Preferred Practice Areas

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

- Conveyancing and Property Law
- Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Taxation Law and Tax Disputes
- Commercial and Corporate Law

Candidates are not expected to specialise in all these areas.

What We Offer

- Full-time employment in a premium Sydney CBD location.
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
- The opportunity to play a key leadership role in establishing a new law firm.
- A modern, technology-supported working environment.
- Professional autonomy and direct involvement in shaping the firm’s legal operations.
- Long-term career development opportunities as the practice expands.

KAPL LEGAL

Level 9, 25 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

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📌 Principal Solicitor – Full-Time (Sydney)
🏢 KAPL LEGAL
📍 Sydney