Senior Associate/Special Counsel

McCabes Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McCabes is seeking passionate commercial litigators with 5 years' post admission experience to join our established litigation and dispute resolution practice group. You will work with highly regarded principals and lawyers on complex commercial litigation, insolvency and business advice matters.

You will be a lawyer who prides themselves on commitment, resilience and attention to detail, delivering high‑quality work for a diverse client base within a collaborative, inclusive team that values

Qualifications

• 5 years' post admission experience in commercial litigation.
• Knowledge of the Corporations Act.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong client focus and ability to build relationships.
• Commercial approach with negotiation skills.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels and work in a team.
• Experience in managing a team of legal professionals.
• Practical and client-focused problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with principals and lawyers on complex commercial litigation, insolvency and business matters.
• Prides themselves on commitment, resilience and attention to detail, delivering high-quality work.

Skills

5 years' post admission experience in

Knowledge of the Corporations Act

Ability to manage a busy workload and‑

Strong client focus and relationship

Commercial approach and negotiation

Team collaboration and communication

Experience managing a legal team

Problem-solving and practical approach

Job description

McCabes is an Australian premier law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

Team Overview

Our litigation and dispute resolution team is part of the Commercial Division of the firm, providing high quality, strategic, and cost-effective litigation and dispute resolution services across a range of industries. With a strong client base, the team recognises that understanding their client's businesses and objectives is critical to providing advice on how the litigation and dispute resolution process can be controlled to achieve desired outcomes.

The Opportunity

Due to growth we are looking for passionate commercial litigators with 5 years' post admission experience to join our established litigation and dispute resolution practice group. You will be working with highly regarded principals and lawyers across a range of complex and challenging commercial litigation, insolvency, and business advice matters. You will be a lawyer who prides themselves on their commitment, resilience, and attention to detail skills.

Skills and Experience

• 5 years' post admission experience in commercial litigation
• Knowledge of the Corporations Act
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlinesAbility to work independently with minimal supervision
• A strong client focus with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationship
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively
• Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
• Experience in managing a team of legal professionals
• Practical and client focused problem-solving skills; and

What we offer

In return, we offer the opportunity to grow your career within a talented team, supported by a flexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture is built on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage and we are committed to providing genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at ***********@mccabes.com.au.

Agency submissions

We are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of our human resources team. Candidate profiles or resumes forwarded to principals, hiring managers, or other employees will not constitute an introduction to McCabes for this role or any future roles.