Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring and professional development

Job summary

Wolf & Williams is seeking a Litigation Lawyer in Sydney to join its market-leading disputes team. You will handle a broad spectrum of commercial litigation, regulatory investigations and insolvency-related matters, while gaining exposure to high-value disputes and advocacy from senior practitioners.

The role offers direct partner access, a clear progression pathway and mentoring, with flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development to accelerate your career within a modern,

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-admission experience with a focus on commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong technical skills, including drafting, legal research and preparation of complex advice.
• Exposure to commercial disputes, regulatory matters, insolvency or construction-related litigation.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine desire to learn from experienced practitioners.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop practical solutions to complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Acting in a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including contractual and shareholder disputes.
• Advising clients on insolvency, restructuring and related disputes.
• Assisting with construction and infrastructure-related litigation involving major projects and stakeholders.
• Representing clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings.
• Advising company directors, boards and executives on risk management, governance and dispute strategy.
• Managing matters across all stages of litigation, including investigations, pleadings, evidence preparation, negotiations and court proceedings.
• Working closely with clients to deliver strategic, commercially focused legal solutions.

Skills

Post-admission experience

Drafting

Legal research

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Commercial awareness

Job description

Our client is an award-winning national law firm recognised for its modern approach to legal services and commitment to innovation. With offices across Australia and a growing international client base, the firm advises businesses ranging from emerging companies through to large corporates on complex commercial issues.

Known for its entrepreneurial culture, high-quality work and strong investment in its people, the firm offers lawyers the opportunity to accelerate their careers in a genuinely supportive environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Lawyer to join the firm's highly regarded disputes practice in Sydney. Working closely with respected partners and senior practitioners, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and insolvency-related matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to build their advocacy and litigation skills while working on sophisticated, high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting in a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including contractual and shareholder disputes.
• Advising clients on insolvency, restructuring and related disputes.
• Assisting with construction and infrastructure-related litigation involving major projects and stakeholders.
• Representing clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings.
• Advising company directors, boards and executives on risk management, governance and dispute strategy.
• Managing matters across all stages of litigation, including investigations, pleadings, evidence preparation, negotiations and court proceedings.
• Working closely with clients to deliver strategic, commercially focused legal solutions.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• 2+ years' post-admission experience with a focus on commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong technical skills, including drafting, legal research and preparation of complex advice.
• Exposure to commercial disputes, regulatory matters, insolvency or construction-related litigation.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine desire to learn from experienced practitioners.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop practical solutions to complex legal issues.

This opportunity offers exposure to complex, high-value disputes while working alongside highly regarded practitioners who are committed to mentoring and professional development. You will benefit from direct partner access, a clear pathway for career progression, and the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage.

The firm fosters a collaborative and high-performing culture, supports flexible working arrangements, and provides ongoing learning and development initiatives to help lawyers build strong technical expertise and lasting client relationships. This is an ideal role for someone looking to accelerate their career within a modern, forward-thinking firm that genuinely invests in its people.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading disputes team and work on challenging, high-value matters while developing your career within an innovative and forward-thinking firm.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Katy Clements at ***email_hidden*** or call 0405 552 ***.