Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation and Insolvency

Description

The Firm
Our client is a well-established, full-service Australian law firm with a long-standing reputation for practical, commercially minded advice. The firm values its people and how it works, and it rewards lawyers who bring both technical skill and sound business judgement to their matters.

The Role
The group is growing, which has opened a role for an experienced lawyer at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level.

You will work closely with respected partners on a varied, high-quality caseload that covers:

  • Complex commercial disputes
  • Insolvency and restructuring-related litigation
  • Front-end restructuring and corporate insolvency advisory work
  • General commercial and business advisory work

You’ll act for a broad client base, including insolvency practitioners, financiers, listed and private companies, and investors. You’ll run your own files, give strategic input on major matters, supervise and develop junior lawyers, and be a trusted point of contact for clients.

About You

  • 5+ years’ PAE, mainly in commercial litigation and/or restructuring and insolvency, gained in private practice
  • A solid working knowledge of corporations law
  • Able to run matters on your own with minimal oversight
  • Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a commercial outlook
  • Clear, plain-English drafting and advice
  • You build lasting client relationships and solve problems practically
  • You stay organised and calm with a heavy workload and tight deadlines
  • You’re a collaborative team player who works well with people at every level

What’s On Offer

  • A clear path to progress your career, with real investment in your development
  • Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements
  • Structured learning and development, plus pro bono opportunities
  • A supportive, inclusive and forward-looking culture with a strong focus on wellbeing
  • High-calibre work alongside a talented, collegiate team

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Nick via nick.saint-cousins@jlegal.com.au or hit apply!