Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Litigation and Dispute Resolution

McCabes Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

McCabes in Sydney seeks a Senior Associate / Special Counsel to join its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. You will handle complex commercial litigation matters, including insolvency and business advisory work, collaborating with experienced principals and lawyers across a broad client base.

This role demands resilience, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to lead and develop junior lawyers within a premier Australian law firm that prioritises integrity, excellence and courage.

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
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong client focus with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively
• Strong communication style

Responsibilities

• Work with principals and lawyers across a range of complex and challenging commercial litigation, insolvency, and business matters.
• Manage a busy workload and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Lead and mentor junior lawyers and other legal professionals.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client relations

Work under pressure

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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.

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 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 deadlines
• Ability 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
• A strong, plain language communication style.

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 ***email_hidden***.

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.