Autonomous Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation, Sydney

MAKIN Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Established National Law Firms in Sydney are seeking experienced commercial litigators for Senior Associate or Special Counsel level roles. You will manage your own files, engage directly with clients, and drive matters from instruction through to resolution or trial.

The roles emphasize autonomy, with opportunities to own matters and contribute to the development of a broad commercial disputes practice, including IP-related litigation. Prior experience in NSW or Federal courts is valued.

Qualifications

• Approximately 6+ years' PAE in litigation, although capability and experience will be considered ahead of PAE alone.
• Strong commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience.
• Experience managing litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical legal skills.
• Experience appearing in and conducting matters before NSW and/or Federal courts.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients, Counsel, experts and other stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical, strategic advice.
• The ability to manage competing files and deadlines independently; and
• The confidence to take a matter from initial instructions through to finalisation.

Responsibilities

• Taking initial instructions and advising clients on prospects, strategy and commercial risk.
• Developing and implementing litigation strategy.
• Managing matters independently from commencement through to resolution.
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions and other court documents.
• Managing evidence, discovery and interlocutory applications.
• Briefing and working directly with Counsel and experts.
• Appearing in court and at directions hearings where appropriate.
• Conducting settlement negotiations and participating in mediations.
• Managing client relationships and providing ongoing strategic advice.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff; and
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the litigation practice.

Job description

Two Established National Law Firms in Sydney are seeking experienced commercial litigators for Senior Associate or Special Counsel level roles. You will manage your own files, engage directly with clients, and drive matters from instruction through to resolution or trial.

The roles emphasize autonomy, with opportunities to own matters and contribute to the development of a broad commercial disputes practice, including IP-related litigation. Prior experience in NSW or Federal courts is valued.