Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation, Expanding Boutique Firm

JM Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Consulting in Sydney seeks a Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation, dispute resolution or contentious insolvency. You will take a leading role on complex disputes, manage strategy and client relationships, and mentor junior lawyers.

The firm supports growth with opportunities to progress to Special Counsel and partnership, and emphasizes a collaborative, technology-forward environment with reasonable hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation, dispute resolution or insolvency.
• Ability to take responsibility for matters and interact with clients.
• Strong litigation strategy and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial disputes and contentious matters through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and manage client relationships.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Contentious insolvency

Client management

Strategy development

Job description

• Enjoy working on a range of disputes, or choose to specialise in a niche area
• As the firm continues to expand, there is genuine scope for Senior Associates to progress into Special Counsel and partnership.

A highly regarded commercial litigation and insolvency boutique is looking to appoint a Senior Associate as part of its continued growth.

The firm has established a strong reputation for handling sophisticated, high-value disputes, earning recognition in leading legal industry awards and rankings.

The practice is busy and continuing to expand, including growing its partner group, creating some excellent opportunities for experienced lawyers looking to take the next step in their careers.

Why Join

• Work on high-quality, sophisticated matters. The firm specialises in commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, shareholder and corporate disputes, financial disputes, fraud and asset recovery, regulatory investigations, international disputes and arbitration.
• Senior Associates are trusted to run matters, develop litigation strategy and manage client relationships, working closely with experienced partners.
• As the firm continues to expand, there is genuine scope for Senior Associates to progress into Special Counsel and partnership.
• Enjoy reasonable working hours with a 6.5-hour daily billable target and a culture that values high-quality work without consistently long hours.
• Join an agile, growing firm with a collaborative environment that embraces new ideas, invests in technology and offers opportunities to contribute to the firm's development.

The Opportunity

• You'll take a leading role on complex commercial disputes and/or contentious matters, with significant involvement in strategy, client management and running matters through to resolution.
• One of the standout features of this opportunity is that lawyers aren't simply passing the more interesting aspects of litigation to counsel. They're encouraged to develop their own strategic and technical capabilities and take real ownership of their work.
• You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers, build your professional profile and become involved in the continued growth of the practice.

About You

• You'll have around 5+ years' PQE, with strong experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution or contentious insolvency.
• You'll be comfortable taking responsibility for matters, dealing directly with clients and contributing to litigation strategy.

For a Senior Associate looking for challenging and sophisticated work, greater autonomy and a genuine opportunity to progress, this is well worth considering.