Commercial Litigation Partner / Special Counsel | 8+ PAE | Sydney CBD Firm

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Pathway to equity

Marketing & BD support

Tech investments

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is representing a Sydney CBD firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Partner or Special Counsel to lead and grow a disputes practice. The role emphasizes a portable client base, senior leadership, and a platform with strong marketing and operational support.

You’ll manage disputes end-to-end, advise on strategy, and drive business development while mentoring a team in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-admission experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• A portable practice or established client following that covers your remuneration (essential).
• Admission in Australia and an unrestricted NSW practising certificate.
• A track record of business development and long-term client relationships.
• The leadership ability to build and mentor a team.
• An entrepreneurial approach and the ambition to grow your practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a commercial disputes practice, backed by the firm’s existing client base and support teams.
• Run commercial disputes from early advice through to hearing, settlement and enforcement.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk and commercial outcomes.
• Build and lead a team of lawyers as the practice grows.
• Win new work and cross-refer with other practice groups.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Leadership

Education

Australian admission

NSW practising certificate

Job description

Commercial Litigation Partner / Special Counsel | 8+ PAE | Sydney CBD Firm

Our client is a growing Sydney CBD commercial law firm looking for commercial litigation and dispute resolution practitioners at Partner or Special Counsel level who want a stronger platform to grow their practice. It suits an established Partner looking for better support and economics, a Special Counsel with a transportable practice, or a senior practitioner ready to lead. Boutique principals and sole practitioners considering a merger or succession are also welcome to make contact.

Why you'll love it here:

• $250,000-$350,000 total package, with transparent remuneration and genuine upside for high performers
• A pathway to equity participation and real leadership opportunities
• Dedicated marketing, business development and operational support, so your time goes on clients and fee earning
• Investment in technology, AI tools and modern systems
• A substantial and growing commercial client base to cross-refer into your practice
• Keep your personal brand and client relationships, with the backing of an established firm
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and the freedom to build your practice your way

About the role:

You’ll lead and grow a commercial disputes practice, backed by the firm’s existing commercial client base and support teams.

• Running commercial disputes from early advice through to hearing, settlement and enforcement
• Acting on contractual, shareholder, partnership and other commercial disputes, including mediations and court proceedings
• Advising clients on strategy, risk and commercial outcomes
• Building and leading a team of lawyers as the practice grows
• Winning new work and cross-referring with the firm’s other practice groups

What you'll bring:

• 8+ years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• A portable practice or established client following that covers your remuneration (essential)
• Admission in Australia and an unrestricted NSW practising certificate
• A track record of business development and long-term client relationships
• The leadership ability to build and mentor a team
• An entrepreneurial approach and the ambition to grow your practice

• $250K-$350K total package + genuine upside | Pathway to equity
• Commercial Litigation Partner or Special Counsel | Sydney CBD
• Portable practice required | Full BD, marketing and ops support