Senior Commercial Litigator - Special Counsel Path

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

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.