Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Property Disputes

St. Leger Brockman Legal Recruitment + Secondments; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Leger Brockman Legal Recruitment + Secondments partners with a national firm expanding its property disputes team in Sydney.

The role targets a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to work in an established litigation practice specialising in commercial and property disputes, leasing, strata, land contracts and access issues. You will work closely with a highly regarded partner on a broad range of disputes, in an inclusive, supportive culture offering career progression and personal growth in

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in property disputes or commercial litigation.
• Law degree and admission to practice in NSW with an unrestricted practicing certificate.
• Strong understanding of court practices and procedures.
• Ability to draft legal documents with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and manage files in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes whilst developing sound case management strategies
• Draft, engross and settle varied types of advices and legal correspondence
• Drafting pleadings
• Appear in Court for call-overs, directions hearings, motions or to instruct Counsel
• Speak to witnesses and briefing experts
• Attend Mediations and Settlement Conferences

Skills

Property disputes

Commercial litigation

Court procedures

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Law degree NSW Practising Certificate

Job description

We are working with a national firm who is experiencing significant growth and looking to expand their property disputes team in Sydney.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to work in an established litigation practice specialising in commercial and property disputes. You will work closely with a highly regarded partner on a broad rand of property and development disputes, leasing, strata law, land contract and access to land issues.

This firm is known for its inclusive and supportive culture, and you will be given opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. If you enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced and high-performing team, this might be the ideal next role for you.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice and manage files in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes whilst developing sound case management strategies
• Draft, engross and settle varied types of advices and legal correspondence
• Drafting pleadings
• Appear in Court for call-overs, directions hearings, motions or to instruct Counsel
• Speak to witnesses and briefing experts
• Attend Mediations and Settlement Conferences

About you

• 5+ years PQE in property disputes or commercial litigation
• Law degree and admission to practice in New South Wales with a current, unrestricted practicing certificate
• Good understanding of court practices and procedures
• Ability to draft legal documentation with strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and autonomously as and when required
• Proven ability to prioritise workload within a busy environment and meet deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills both with your colleagues and clients

For more information, contact Edwina Sullivan ([e-mail]) or Aidan Parsons ([e-mail]).