CKG Search has been exclusively instructed by a respected specialist litigation firm known for its courtroom excellence, cross-disciplinary depth, and long-standing client relationships across commercial matters. This is an opportunity for a commercial litigator to step into a senior leadership role and shape the future of a thriving disputes practice.

Opportunity + Offer

The firm is expanding its disputes practice and now seeks a Senior Associate or Special Counsel (depending on experience) to lead complex commercial litigation matters. This role offers strategic involvement across a diverse disputes portfolio and the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers in a fast-paced, partner-led environment. The successful candidate will:

• Work on complex commercial disputes, regulatory matters, and insolvency litigation

• Visible senior role with genuine progression toward partnership

• Strong pipeline of litigation work—acting for corporates, creditors, and directors

• Mentoring and leadership of high-performing junior lawyers

• Opportunity to contribute to practice growth and client development

• Access to advanced litigation tools and strong administrative support

• Competitive remuneration, bonus structure, and flexible work environment

Responsibilities

• Run complex commercial litigation from initial advice to resolution, including strategy, pleadings, and advocacy

• Act for clients in contractual, corporate, insolvency, and regulatory disputes

• Represent clients in contested applications, mediations, and hearings in State and Federal Courts

• Draft high-quality pleadings, affidavits, and settlement documentation

• Provide commercially focused legal advice on dispute strategy and risk

• Mentor junior lawyers, review work, and support technical development

• Support business development through client relationship management and thought leadership

Requirements

• Law degree and an Australian Practising Certificate

• 4–10 years’ PQE in commercial litigation, ideally with exposure to insolvency or regulatory disputes

• Strong technical ability and confident file leadership across varied litigation matters

• Excellent drafting and oral advocacy skills

• Ability to provide strategic, client-focused advice with commercial insight

• Demonstrated leadership capability and commitment to mentoring

• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing litigation demands

This role is ideal for a commercial litigator seeking greater leadership, visibility, and impact in a disputes team that values quality, trust, and progression.

If you are ready to take the lead on sophisticated litigation matters and help shape the direction of a high-performing practice, this is your opportunity.

For more information, please get in touch with the team at CKG Search.

Your Point of Contact:

Antonnia Reid (Consultant – Legal & Governance)

+61 428 743 588 • [email protected]