The Firm

Collaborative and engaging environment, set up for Lawyers who want to work on high profile matters, but also have the flexibility to manage getting your work done, with the when and how being left to you.

This national firm have operated a flexible approach to their staff for many years (a long time pre covid) and it has paid great dividends. They also place high value on staff wellness, continued personal and professional development (via their incredible business school), optional social events and a highly lucrative performance bonus structure. They are in addition, one of the few firms in their size category that also offer a six month parental leave benefit. It is a firm that appreciate family and outside interests, knowing a happy and rounded individual makes a successful employee.

The Role

Due to continued growth in their commercial litigation team, the firm are now seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation lawyer with a minimum of five years PAE experience upwards.

You will work closely with a busy litigation partner who has a diverse practice of work from general commercial litigation, B&C, Insolvency & Debt Recovery, Trade Restraints, Professional Negligence etc etc. Necessary experience for the role will include:

• High level drafting experience including pleadings, applications and supporting affidavits, statutory demands and commercial disputes etc
• Advising and representing clients in a range of matters such as Insolvency and Bankruptcy, contractual disputes, property and leasing disputes, debt recovery, building and construction disputes
• Court Appearances and representations - including briefing and instructing counsel to conduct appearances.
• Positive attitude with a high emphasis being placed on competency.

The firm are open to applications from candidates up to and including Special Counsel level. There is a clear path (and more than a sufficient workflow) for progression to Partnership.

For further information on this role, please contact Louise Gibson, Director on 0481 588698 or send your application via [email protected].