Special Counsel

Beacon Legal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Autonomy to manage matters

Strong client base

Mentoring junior lawyers

Modern office & transport links

Long-term progression

Job summary

Beacon Legal in Western Sydney is seeking a Special Counsel to lead a busy commercial and construction disputes practice. The role offers senior leadership, autonomy and a clear pathway to grow the litigation practice while handling high-value matters.

You will run matters from start to finish, work closely with senior lawyers, supervise junior staff and mentor colleagues as the firm expands its established client base.

Qualifications

• Ideally 8+ years PQE in commercial litigation and/or construction disputes.
• Strong litigation experience with independent matter management.
• Experience in the Supreme Court of NSW.
• Confident drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage clients and supervise junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Run complex commercial and construction litigation matters from start to finish.
• Advise on contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, defective works, variations, delays and payment claims.
• Manage proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW and other jurisdictions.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and settlement agreements.
• Brief counsel, attend mediations and negotiate settlements.
• Supervise junior lawyers and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Construction disputes

Independent management

Drafting & negotiation

Client management

Supervising junior lawyers

Job description

Special Counsel – Commercial & Construction Litigation

Western Sydney | Complex Disputes | Senior Leadership Opportunity

• Work on complex, high-value commercial and construction disputes
• Established litigation practice with a strong pipeline of work
• Senior position offering autonomy, responsibility and career progression

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Western Sydney law firm with a busy commercial litigation and construction disputes practice.

The firm acts for a broad range of businesses, developers and private clients, handling everything from contractual disputes through to substantial Supreme Court proceedings.

With the team continuing to grow, they are looking for an experienced Special Counsel who can take ownership of complex matters and play a key role in the litigation practice.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for a senior litigator who enjoys running their own matters, dealing directly with clients and getting involved in challenging disputes.

The work is a mix of general commercial litigation and construction disputes, including significant, multi-party proceedings.

You’ll work closely with the firm's senior lawyers, with the freedom to manage your files and contribute to the direction of the practice.

Duties

• Run complex commercial and construction litigation matters from start to finish.
• Advise on contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, defective works, variations, delays and payment claims.
• Manage proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW and other jurisdictions.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and settlement agreements.
• Brief counsel, attend mediations and negotiate settlements.
• Supervise junior lawyers and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills & Experience

• Ideally 8+ years PQE in commercial litigation, construction disputes or a combination of both.
• Strong litigation experience, including running contested matters independently.
• Experience in the Supreme Court of NSW.
• Confident drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable managing clients and supervising junior lawyers.
• A practical, commercially minded approach to resolving disputes.

Culture

The firm has built a strong reputation in Western Sydney and offers a busy, hands‑on environment where senior lawyers are trusted to get on with their work.

You’ll have direct access to the firm’s leadership, a good level of responsibility and the opportunity to have a say in how the practice develops.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Interesting, high-value litigation work.
• Established client base and consistent workflow.
• Autonomy to manage your own matters.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• Modern office with excellent transport links.
• Long‑term progression within a growing practice.