Commercial Litigation Partner | Sydney CBD | Equity Pathway

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

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.