Senior Commercial & Litigation Lawyer - Flexible, Local

Hooker & Heijden; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Accredited Specialist

Career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Hooker & Heijden seeks a Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Commercial & Litigation Lawyer to deliver city-grade commercial and litigation work from Caringbah/Sutherland Shire area. You will work closely with an Accredited Specialist partner on a varied caseload, with mentoring and opportunities for leadership within a supportive firm.

Admitted as a NSW solicitor with a current practising certificate, you should have 3–5 years' post admission experience across commercial transactions and

Qualifications

• Admitted as a solicitor in NSW with a current practising certificate.
• At least 3 to 5 years' post admission experience across commercial transactions and litigation (more senior candidates are encouraged to apply).
• Sound technical knowledge and strong drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from a supervising partner.
• Sharp attention to detail and sound commercial judgement.
• A connection to or familiarity with the Sutherland Shire would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and take carriage of commercial transactions, including business acquisitions, sales, leasing and corporate matters.
• Run commercial, property and estate litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, advices, agreements and correspondence to a high standard.
• Manage client relationships and matters with increasing autonomy over time.

Skills

Commercial transactions

Litigation

Drafting

Client relationships

Education

Solicitor in NSW

Job description

Hooker & Heijden seeks a Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Commercial & Litigation Lawyer to deliver city-grade commercial and litigation work from Caringbah/Sutherland Shire area. You will work closely with an Accredited Specialist partner on a varied caseload, with mentoring and opportunities for leadership within a supportive firm.

Admitted as a NSW solicitor with a current practising certificate, you should have 3–5 years' post admission experience across commercial transactions and