Lawyer - Commercial Litigation & Insolvency

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf & Williams is seeking an experienced solicitor to join the Insolvency & Commercial Litigation team in Sydney. You will handle insolvency, restructuring and commercial dispute matters with senior oversight and clear career progression.

Working with highly regarded Partners, you will manage matters, build client relationships and mentor junior lawyers in a collaborative, high‑performing environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for growth and exposure to market-leading matters.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PAE in insolvency, restructuring and/or commercial litigation.
• Strong technical skills and experience managing complex matters.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Autonomy in managing matters and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and corporate clients on insolvency matters.
• Managing and running commercial litigation matters through all stages.
• Acting in corporate insolvencies, liquidations, administrations and receiverships.
• Advising on voidable transactions and recovery actions.
• Appearing before superior courts and coordinating with counsel.
• Building strong client relationships while mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Insolvency law

Commercial litigation

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

Australian legal qualification

Job description

Our client is a leading Australian law firm with a highly respected Insolvency & Commercial Litigation practice. Renowned for its exceptional partners, collaborative culture and quality of work, the team acts on some of the market's most significant insolvency, restructuring and commercial dispute matters.

With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth across the practice, this is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced lawyer to take on a diverse and challenging workload while enjoying genuine career progression and mentorship from industry-leading practitioners.

Working closely with highly regarded Partners, you will play a key role in managing complex matters, developing client relationships and mentoring junior lawyers in a supportive and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and corporate clients on a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Managing and running commercial litigation matters through all stages of the litigation process, including strategy, pleadings, discovery, evidence preparation and enforcement.
• Acting in corporate insolvencies, liquidations, voluntary administrations and receiverships.
• Advising on voidable transactions, insolvent trading claims, director duties and recovery actions.
• Appearing in and managing matters before superior courts and tribunals, including coordinating with counsel and experts.
• Building strong client relationships while supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years’ PAE in insolvency, restructuring and/or commercial litigation gained within a reputable private practice environment.
• Strong technical skills and experience managing complex litigation and insolvency matters.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• The ability to confidently manage matters and client relationships with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong commercial acumen and a practical, solutions-focused approach to providing legal advice.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers.