Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation

JLegal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture

High-calibre work

Job summary

JLegal in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate / Special Counsel level commercial litigator to join a growing team. You will run your own files and work closely with respected partners on a varied caseload spanning insolvency-related litigation and general commercial advisory work.

The role requires 5+ years’ PAE in commercial litigation, strong knowledge of corporations law, and excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Solid knowledge ofCorporations law.
• Ability to run matters with minimal oversight.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers.
• Strong negotiation and client-facing skills.
• Clear, plain-English drafting and advice.

Responsibilities

• Run own files and work with partners on complex matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Handle insolvency and restructuring-related litigation and general commercial work.
• Provide practical, client-focused advice.

Skills

5+ years PAE

Commercial litigation

Corporations law

Independence in case handling

Mentor junior lawyers

Negotiation skills

Drafting in plain English

Client relationship building

Time management under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation

Sydney, Australia | Posted on 11/09/2026

Our client is a well-established, full-service Australian law firm with a long-standing reputation for practical, commercially minded advice. The firm places real weight on its people and the way it works, and it rewards lawyers who bring both technical skill and sound business judgement to their matters.

The Role

The group is growing, so there’s an opening for an experienced commercial litigator at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level.

You will work closely with respected partners on a varied, high-quality caseload that covers:

• Insolvency and restructuring-related litigation
  
• General commercial and business advisory work
  

Run your own files, supervise and develop junior lawyers, and be a trusted point of contact for clients.

About You

• 5+ years’ PAE, mainly in commercial litigation
  
• A solid working knowledge of corporations law
  
• Able to run matters on your own with minimal oversight
  
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
  
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercial outlook
  
• Clear, plain-English drafting and advice
  
• You build lasting client relationships and solve problems practically
  
• You stay organised and calm with a heavy workload and tight deadlines
  
• You’re a collaborative team player who works well with people at every level
  

What’s On Offer

• A clear path to progress your career, with real investment in your development
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  
• A supportive, inclusive and forward-looking culture
  
• High-calibre work alongside a talented, collegiate team