Commercial Litigation Lawyer | Insolvency & Restructuring

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer specialising in Insolvency & Restructuring in Sydney CBD. You will handle disputes with ownership, receive direct mentoring, and gain regular court exposure as part of a respected team.

You’ll work across insolvency litigation, corporate and contractual disputes, with the scope to advise strategically and run matters with increasing independence as you progress. Salary starts from AUD 140,000 and can rise for senior hires.

Qualifications

• 2+ PAE in commercial litigation, insolvency or restructuring.
• Strong drafting skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients.
• A personable style, good work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Insolvency litigation, bankruptcy and company liquidation.
• Corporate, commercial and contractual disputes.
• Recovery work, enforcement and asset preservation strategies.
• Investigations, examinations and broader contentious insolvancy issues.
• Drafting detailed advice, managing files and building direct client relationships.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insolvency & restructuring

Court appearances

Client relationship

Job description

Commercial Litigation Lawyer | Insolvency & Restructuring

Commercial Litigation Lawyer – Insolvency & Restructuring. This is a strong opportunity for a commercial litigator who wants quality disputes work, more ownership and a clear path to grow. You’ll join a respected Sydney CBD team known for dispute resolution and insolvency litigation, acting on matters for government, enterprise and business clients across complex, commercially driven disputes.

Why you'll love it here

This role should appeal to lawyers who want more than just a title change. The team offers real carriage of matters, direct mentoring, regular court exposure and the kind of autonomy that helps capable lawyers keep moving. Salary starts from $140,000 package and can move meaningfully higher for senior and very senior hires, depending on experience.

• Real responsibility, autonomy and ownership from an early stage.
• Complex litigation with a mix of legal and commercial considerations.
• Opportunity to appear regularly in superior courts, including the Supreme Court and Federal Court.
• A relaxed, friendly and collaborative environment where high standards still matter.

About the role

The practice is heavily disputes-focused, with insolvency and restructuring at the core. You’ll work across litigation and recoveries ranging from smaller claims through to complex high-value matters, with scope to advise strategically and run matters with increasing independence as your level dictates.

• Insolvency litigation, bankruptcy and company liquidation.
• Corporate, commercial and contractual disputes.
• Recovery work, enforcement and asset preservation strategies.
• Investigations, examinations and broader contentious insolvancy issues.
• Drafting detailed advice, managing files and building direct client relationships.

What you'll bring

This will suit a lawyer with solid commercial litigation foundations and a genuine interest in insolvency and restructuring. The right person is likely to be practical, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership while still enjoying being part of a close, collaborative team.

• 2+ PAE in commercial litigation, insolvency or restructuring.
• A practical, results-driven approach and sound commercial judgement.
• Strong drafting skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients.
• A personable style, good work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively.
• The motivation to keep building your profile in disputes, insolvency and restructuring.

Additional information

• $140,000 - $220,000 | 2 + PAE onwards
• Specialist Sydney CBD Litigation law Firm with national reach
• Opportunity for responsibility, autonomy and ownership on matters