Senior Associate

Harkaye Core Talent Ltd; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HarKaye Core Talent in Sydney seeks an ambitious litigation lawyer to join a growing boutique disputes practice. You will work closely with a senior lawyer on complex commercial disputes, including class actions and high-value cases, with genuine opportunities to influence case strategy and progress toward partnership.

We welcome experienced Associates and Senior Associates ready for more responsibility. The role offers autonomy, client exposure, and the chance to contribute to the firm's growth

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial litigation, ideally involving class actions or substantial multi-party disputes.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and take ownership of work.
• Ambition, drive and genuine interest in progressing toward partnership.

Responsabilités

• Complex commercial litigation and high-value disputes.
• Class actions and large-scale multi-party proceedings.
• Insurance-related disputes and risk matters.
• Managing litigation strategy from initial instructions through to resolution.
• Preparing pleadings, evidence, applications and other key litigation documents.
• Working alongside counsel, experts and sophisticated commercial clients.
• Developing relationships and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice.

Connaissances

Commercial litigation

Class actions

Complex disputes

Drafting and negotiation

Client management

Strategic thinking

Description du poste

Sydney, Australia | Class Actions & Complex Litigation | Partnership Opportunity

Ready for a career move that could change everything?

At HarKaye Core Talent, we\'re looking for an ambitious and commercially astute litigation lawyer to join an exciting, growing boutique disputes practice in Sydney.

This is\'t your typical litigation opportunity.

We\'re working with a highly respected, independent law firm specialising in complex commercial disputes, class actions, insurance and high-value litigation.

The firm is looking for someone who wants to do more than manage a caseload. They\'re looking for an individual who can grow with the business, work on sophisticated litigation and potentially progress into a salaried partnership position.

Whether you\'re an experienced Associate ready for more responsibility or a Senior Associate beginning to think seriously about partnership, we\'d love to have a conversation.

The opportunity

You\'ll be working closely with an experienced senior litigation lawyer on challenging, strategically significant disputes, with genuine opportunities to influence the direction of cases and develop your career.

Your work could include:

• Complex commercial litigation and high-value disputes.
• Class actions and large-scale multi-party proceedings.
• Insurance-related disputes and risk matters.
• Managing litigation strategy from initial instructions through to resolution.
• Preparing pleadings, evidence, applications and other key litigation documents.
• Working alongside counsel, experts and sophisticated commercial clients.
• Developing relationships and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical challenges of litigation but also wants greater autonomy, responsibility and exposure to the commercial side of running a successful legal practice.

Who are we looking for?

We\'re particularly interested in speaking with lawyers who have experience in commercial litigation, ideally involving class actions, group proceedings or substantial, complex disputes.

You\'ll ideally bring:

• Strong commercial litigation experience gained within a reputable law firm.
• Experience handling complex or high-value disputes.
• Exposure to class actions or significant multi-party litigation would be highly desirable.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• The confidence to manage client relationships and take ownership of your work.
• A collaborative, commercially focused approach.
• Ambition, drive and a genuine interest in progressing your career.

We\'re open to speaking with talented lawyers from Associate level upwards, particularly those who feel ready for a new challenge.

Why is this opportunity different?

There are plenty of commercial litigation vacancies on the market.

There are far fewer opportunities that give you the chance to become an integral part of a growing specialist practice, working directly with its leadership and potentially shaping its future.

Here\'s what makes this one particularly interesting:

Genuine partnership potential

For the right Senior Associate, there is an opportunity to explore a future salaried partnership position. This could be particularly attractive if you\'re currently in a larger firm where partnership feels increasingly difficult to achieve.

High-quality, sophisticated litigation

You\'ll be exposed to complex disputes and substantial litigation, without necessarily needing to be part of a large national or international firm.

Visibility and influence

Your work won\'t be lost within layers of hierarchy. You\'ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a real contribution.

A growing independent practice

This is an opportunity to join a specialist firm with ambition, where your ideas, experience and relationships can help contribute to future growth.

Could this be your next move?

Perhaps you\'re working within a large commercial litigation team and feel ready for something different.

Perhaps you\'re a Senior Associate who\'s been promised partnership but can\'t see a clear route towards it. Or perhaps you\'ve built strong litigation experience and want to become part of a smaller, ambitious practice where your work can have a real impact. Whatever your circumstances, we\'d be delighted to hear from you.

At HarKaye Core Talent, we believe the best career moves start with a conversation, not a job application.