Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation
Sydney, Australia | Posted on 11/09/2026
Our client is a well-established, full-service Australian law firm with a long-standing reputation for practical, commercially minded advice.
The firm places real weight on its people and the way it works, and it rewards lawyers who bring both technical skill and sound business judgement to their matters.
The Role
The group is growing, so there's an opening for an experienced commercial litigator at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level.
You will work closely with respected partners on a wide-ranging, high-quality caseload that covers:
Insolvency and restructuring-related litigation
General commercial and business advisory work
Run your own files, supervise and develop junior lawyers, and be a trusted point of contact for clients.
About You
5+ years' PAE, mainly in commercial litigation




A solid working knowledge of corporations law
Able to run matters on your own with minimal oversight
Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
Strong negotiation skills and a commercial outlook
Clear, plain-English drafting and advice
You build lasting client relationships and solve problems practically
You stay organised and calm with a heavy workload and tight deadlines
You're a collaborative team player who works well with people at every level
What's On Offer
A clear path to progress your career, with real investment in your development
Flexible working arrangements
A supportive, inclusive and forward-looking culture
High-calibre work alongside a talented, collegiate team
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📌 Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation (Sydney)
🏢 JLegal
📍 Sydney