Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel Autonomy & Impact

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with 5–10 years' post-admission experience to join a growing commercial litigation practice. You will manage sophisticated disputes with substantial autonomy and work closely with clients, counsel and stakeholders.

The role offers exposure to complex litigation, regulatory investigations and enforcement matters, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and advance your advocacy and strategic advisory skills within

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong technical litigation skills with demonstrated experience managing matters independently.
• Sound knowledge of practice and procedure in the Local, District, Supreme and Federal Courts.
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions and correspondence.
• Experience briefing and working closely with counsel.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing and running a diverse range of commercial litigation matters with a high level of autonomy.
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions, correspondence and other court documents.
• Preparing briefs to counsel and liaising directly with barristers.
• Conducting legal research and providing strategic, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Attending court appearances and assisting with advocacy.
• Managing matters efficiently from commencement through to resolution.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and managing key stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Pleadings & affidavits

Court appearances

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Montgomery Advisory in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with 5–10 years' post-admission experience to join a growing commercial litigation practice. You will manage sophisticated disputes with substantial autonomy and work closely with clients, counsel and stakeholders.

The role offers exposure to complex litigation, regulatory investigations and enforcement matters, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and advance your advocacy and strategic advisory skills within