Lawyer/Associate (Commercial Litigation, Strata, Dispute Resolution or Construction)

Chambers Russell Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Generous bonus scheme

Employee discounts

Employee referral rewards

Hybrid/flexible working

6-hour billing day

Skills training & CPD program

Leadership program

Counselling and wellbeing support

Job summary

Chambers Russell Lawyers is a progressive national commercial law firm seeking legal professionals with 1–4 years PQE to join its growing team. You will manage an independent caseload with guidance from partners, handling commercial litigation, strata, dispute resolution or construction work.

The role emphasizes learning, high-quality legal writing and research, and strong communication skills, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance professional and personal commitments.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years PQE (ideally).
• Ability to manage cases or transactions from inception to resolution.
• Excellent legal writing, research and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload under supervision of partners.
• Contribute to commercial litigation, strata, dispute resolution or construction matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Job description

Chambers Russell Lawyers is a progressive and fast-growing national commercial law firm, recognised for its strong leadership, high-calibre clients, and commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. With offices in three capital cities and a growing presence across Australia, we are investing in the strategic expansion of key practice areas.

About the Role

We are seeking talented legal professionals with experience in commercial litigation, strata, dispute resolution or construction law to join our growing national firm. Whilst experience will be highly regarded, a commitment to investing in learning how to transact the work we do and executing on getting that work done is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate.

These roles will effectively manage an independent case load under the supervision of our partners.

About You

Ideally, you have 1-4 years PQE. You will have a proven ability to manage cases or transactions from inception to resolution, along with exceptional legal writing, research, and communication skills. Most importantly, you share our enthusiasm and values.

• Financial benefits: competitive remuneration package (based on your level of experience), generous bonus scheme, employee discounts and employee referral rewards.
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance your work and lifestyle.
• A 6-hour billing day, an opportunity to deliver high quality work you can be proud of, sustainably over time.
• Learning & development opportunities: Practical Skills training for Paralegals and Lawyers, CPD Program to assist our Lawyers in fulfilling their CPD obligations, Leadership & Management Program and Client interactions.
• Health & wellbeing programs: Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling for you and your immediate family.