Our client is a well-established national litigation and property firm with close to 90 people across Australia and an offshore support office. Their close-knit Sydney litigation team works alongside a broader Queensland practice across construction disputes, equity matters, defamation, breach of contract and property damage claims, sitting within a wider commercial and property practice.

This is a permanent, full-time Senior Associate to Special Counsel level opportunity reporting directly into an experienced partner group.

Salary Range and Features of the Role:

• Competitive remuneration, $150K-$190K ex super benchmarked to Senior Associate/Special Counsel market rates, negotiable on experience
• Genuine autonomy over your own file load within a supportive, technically strong team
• Stable, established practice with a strong pipeline of complex, technically interesting work
• No personal injury, family, tax or employment law, a genuinely focused litigation practice
• A clear career progression pathway

About the Role

You'll take carriage of your own file load across construction disputes, equity matters, defamation, breach of contract and property damage claims, contributing to a stable and varied litigation practice with genuine depth of work.

• Manage your own matters from instruction through to resolution, with partner support
• Draft pleadings, advices and correspondence, and run negotiations across a broad litigation caseload
• Appear at directions hearings and mediations as matters progress
• Collaborate within a supportive, technically strong litigation team

What You'll Bring

• Strong litigation experience gained in a private practice environment
• Ideally, exposure to construction or property disputes (not essential, a willingness to learn is valued just as highly)
• Confident file management and the ability to work independently while collaborating well within a team
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Current practising certificate, NSW or QLD admission (or eligibility for)

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. 

Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at daniel@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 718 155 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/

4 Reasons to Use Gorilla Jobs to find your next Legal role:

1.Experts in Lawyer Jobs: We specialise in your practice area understanding the current firms and roles to match your preferences!
2.Access to Unlisted Roles: we work on opportunities that aren't advertised anywhere else!
3.Respect for Privacy: Your career moves are a private affair. We guarantee discretion, only sharing your resume after gaining your consent!
4.Complimentary Service and Advice: we offer premium tips on resume writing, interview preparation and negotiation of terms!