Junior Commercial Litigator

LOD group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Flexible assignments

Job summary

LOD group seeks a Lawyer (1-3 Years' PQE) to join a well‑established boutique on contract basis in North Strathfield, NSW. You will manage commercial litigation and advisory matters, draft diverse legal documents, and provide pragmatic, commercially-minded advice while supporting clients through negotiations and dispute resolution.

A current practising certificate is required. You will work with experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment, delivering strong outcomes and building

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate required.
• 1-3 years' post‑admission experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and/or commercial law.
• Strong drafting abilities with clear, concise and persuasive writing.
• Excellent attention to detail; proactive in managing matters from start to finish.
• Confident in engaging with clients, counsel, courts and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters from instructions to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions, correspondence and legal advice.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice on disputes, risk management and business issues.
• Advise clients on contractual disputes, commercial arrangements and transaction matters.
• Conduct detailed legal research on complex commercial and litigation issues.
• Collaborate with counsel and external advisors to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Represent and support clients during negotiations, mediations and dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain high standards of file management and compliance with professional obligations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to practice growth.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and support staff to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Skills

1-3 years PQE

Strong drafting

Client engagement

Analytical/problem solving

Education

Practising certificate

Tools

Smokeball

Job description

LOD (Lawyers On Demand) is one of the largest and fastest growing global legal services businesses, and as a ‘new law’ pioneer, we continue to lead the market we created.

We're a global business with offices around the world that focus on providing end-to-end solutions for our clients' legal needs, by connecting them with our team of exceptional legal professionals. We provide secondment opportunities, legal advisory services, and legal operations & tech solutions. Together, we find new ways to supercharge the value that legal professionals and in-house legal teams deliver.

With LOD, you get all the best bits of being a lawyer - interesting work with some of the world's most exciting organisations, plus the flexibility and freedom to live your life how you want.

Who we're looking for?

We are seeking a Lawyer (1-3 Years' PQE) to join a well-established boutique law firm on a contract basis, based in North Strathfield, NSW.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer with commercial litigation and/or commercial law experience to work on a diverse range of disputes and advisory matters. You'll gain hands‑on exposure to complex litigation, insolvency, construction and contractual disputes, while working closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative and client‑focused environment.

About the Role:

• Manage and progress a variety of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters from initial instructions through to resolution.

• Draft a broad range of legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, submissions, correspondence, and legal advice.

• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice on disputes, risk management, and business‑related issues.

• Advise clients on contractual disputes, commercial arrangements, and transaction‑related matters.

• Conduct detailed legal research and analysis on complex commercial and litigation issues.

• Work closely with counsel and other external advisors to develop effective litigation strategies.

• Represent and support clients during negotiations, mediations, and dispute resolution processes.

• Maintain high standards of file management and ensure compliance with professional obligations.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the growth of the practice.

• Collaborate with senior lawyers and support staff to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

About You:

• Hold a current practising certificate.

• 1-3 years' post‑admission experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and/or commercial law.

• Strong drafting abilities, with the capacity to produce clear, concise, and persuasive written work.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing matters from start to finish.

• Confidence engaging with clients, counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex legal issues.

• Sound commercial judgment and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience using Smokeball or other legal practice management software will be highly regarded.

What sets us apart?

People join us for a range of reasons - the life of an LOD lawyer is like no other.

• We’re an Employer of Choice: for the fifth year in a row, we’ve been recognised as an Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer. We’re even prouder that we’ve received an employee NPS score across Australia of 81 which is recognised as “ground‑breaking”.

• CV‑enhancing work with global brands: We provide our people with varied, challenging, career‑enhancing work with world‑class global brands, allowing them to take control of their career and diversify their experience across a range of industries.

• No limits: We’ve helped open doors, break glass ceilings, facilitate the transition from private practice to in‑house, and develop career pathways to become a GC. Whatever direction you want to take your career, we can help you get there.

• You call the shots: We take work‑life balance pretty seriously. You can work on‑site with our clients or remotely, undertake full‑time or part‑time assignments, or assignments that are for set months of a year – it's your choice!

• You’re never on your own: Throughout your LOD career, you’ll become part of a community. You’ll be supported by your LOD colleagues and our HQ team, have access to mentoring programs and high quality know‑how, LOD social events, and receive regular training to assist in your ongoing growth and development.

• Our Ways Of Working help shape who we are and what we do: we deliver, we are creative, we are inclusive, we care & collaborate, and we are trusted.

• We’re global: LOD can provide you with local, interstate and international working opportunities. In late 2023, LOD joined forces with Consilio, the global leader in legal consulting and enterprise legal services. Together, LOD & Consilio have a team of approximately 10,000 lawyers, legal engineers, legal operations consultants, paralegals, and risk & consent professionals spanning North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.

What's next?

Are you ready to spark a positive change to your career and your personal life?