20 Oct
AFL Recruitment
Haymarket
Litigation Lawyer - Commercial Disputes/Class Actions (Associate-Special Counsel)
Our client is a mid-sized sophisticated high-end
litigation
firm with a flourishing diverse
commercial litigation
practice, also independently acknowledged as a key player in the
class actions
niche. As one of the firm’s
KEY litigators , reporting to an incredibly multi-talented high-profile Managing Partner, you will relish the
challenge, autonomy, and diversity
of taking
full ownership
of your
‘dual’
litigation practice: 1) sophisticated/high-value commercial disputes; and 2) group/class-actions disputes in the
superior courts . WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Inherit the enviable
reputation
of this flourishing distinguished litigation firm with 40+ years’ success. Stretch beyond
your existing
‘limitations’
-
sophisticated and stimulating cutting-edge
cases (virtually 100% in the
superior courts ); Fully exercise your
forensic legal
/
innovative commercial acumen
+
strategic thinking; Be
1:1
directly
mentored and inspired
by the Managing Partner - one of Australia’s top erudite industry-leading senior lawyers with 40 years’ experience (also a published author and a prominent public commentator/influencer); Potential for leadership
opportunities to mentor juniors; Lead/mentor a few juniors; Additional
employee benefits/discounts
(subsidised travel); Continuous
learning/career development
opportunities; Genuine
advancement prospects up to special counsel and partner
(subject to your desire, ambition, and performance); Lovable culture/values
- inclusion, tolerance, mutual respect, “We/Us” (not “me/I”) and equal opportunity. Some
work flexibility
as needed. WHO YOU ARE We are interested in hearing from you if you: Are a lawyer admitted to practice in NSW with
minimum 3 years (or more up to special counsel level) post qualification
experience in high-end
commercial litigation (essential)
and/or
class actions (not essential) ; Have strong experience litigating in the
higher courts
- Federal and Supreme Courts (ESSENTIAL); Have strong technical, advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills; Set yourself
high standards
and are
driven
to obtain the best outcomes for clients; Thrive
in a strong team-focused, down-to-earth, collaborative work environment where high performers are valued and rewarded. Are hungry to
‘sharpen your sword’ and turbo charge
your litigation career.
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