Disputes Lawyer / Associate, Property Litigation

JM consulting; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Range of employee benefits

Genuine opportunities for career and

Descripción de la vacante

JM consulting in Sydney seeks a disputes lawyer/associate with 3-5 years PQE to specialise in property and leasing litigation. You will work closely with a leading partner on a broad range of disputes involving major landlords, property owners and managers.

You will gain exposure from initial advice through to resolution, with opportunities to appear in State and Federal courts and develop your advocacy skills in a supportive, flexible environment.

Formación

• 3-5 years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience in property and leasing disputes is preferred.
• Strong drafting skills and client-facing experience.

Responsabilidades

• Work on a broad range of property-related disputes.
• Assist in strategy, pleadings, and transactions.
• Appear in State and Federal Courts and tribunals as required.

Conocimientos

Property litigation

Client management

Drafting

Court appearances

Interlocutory applications

Descripción del empleo

Disputes Lawyer / Associate, Property Litigation

• Highly regarded national commercial law firm
• Work closely with a leading partner on a broad range of property disputes

Opportunity for a commercial litigation lawyer with approximately 3-5 years' PQE to join a highly regarded national disputes practice, specialising in property and leasing litigation.

Working directly with an experienced partner you will gain exposure to a diverse range of disputes involving major institutional landlords, property owners and managers.

The role offers a good balance of autonomy, direct client involvement and partner support, with the opportunity to take ownership of matters and further develop your litigation and advocacy skills.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join an established and well-regarded disputes team, working closely with recognised practitioners who have built strong relationships with major clients in the property sector.

You will have direct access to the partner, meaningful involvement in matters and the opportunity to develop your own client relationships.

The firm also offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, a range of employee benefits and genuine opportunities for career development.

• flexible working arrangements
• range of employee benefits
• genuine opportunities for career development

The Opportunity

The practice advises on a broad range of property-related disputes, including:

• Commercial, retail and industrial leasing disputes
• Misrepresentation and unconscionable conduct claims
• Refurbishment, relocation and demolition disputes
• Lease termination, make good, abandonment and third-party property claims
• Property development disputes
• Enforcement of landlord rights and remedies for lease breaches
• Urgent interlocutory applications, including relief against forfeiture
• Contractual interpretation and retail leasing legislation
• Statutory breach notices and enforcement proceedings
• Insolvency-related litigation, including bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings
• Disputes arising from the sale and acquisition of land
• Franchising disputes
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and conciliation

You will be involved in matters from initial advice and strategy through to resolution, with opportunities to appear in State and Federal Courts and specialist tribunals.

About You

• You will ideally have 3-5 years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution, with specific experience in property and leasing disputes.
• You will have strong drafting skills, experience managing litigation matters and confidence dealing directly with clients. Court appearance experience will also be highly regarded.
• Importantly, you will be commercially minded, enjoy working collaboratively and be keen to take on greater responsibility as you progress.