About the Firm:

Our client is a nationally recognised full-service law firm with offices across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as affiliate networks throughout the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. Spanning 30+ practice areas, the firm is consistently recognised in Best Lawyers Australia and holds Employer of Choice accreditation from Australasian Lawyer.

Their dispute resolution practice operates across all state and Commonwealth courts and tribunals, acting for a broad client base ranging from ASX-listed companies and multinational corporations through to high-net-worth individuals and SMEs.

Salary and features of the Position:

• $160,000–$200,000 + Superannuation depending on PQE and experience
• Sydney CBD location — well-connected, central office
• Direct exposure to senior partners and genuine mentorship
• Employer of Choice accreditation — real investment in staff wellbeing and development
• Clear pathway to Senior Associate and beyond for the right candidate
• A collegial, collaborative team that takes its people seriously

About the Position

Our client is looking for a Senior Commercial Litigation lawyer to join a busy, collegial disputes team based in Sydney CBD. You will run your own files under direct partner supervision and gain meaningful exposure to the full spectrum of commercial dispute resolution, from pre-litigation strategy through to hearing and judgment. This is a role for someone who wants quality work, direct access to senior practitioners, and a team that backs your development.

Matter types include:

• Commercial contract disputes and breach of contract claims
• Corporate and shareholder disputes, including partnership and joint venture conflicts
• Injunctions and urgent interlocutory applications
• Insolvency litigation (bankruptcy, administration, receivership, liquidation)
• Fraud, misrepresentation and recovery proceedings
• Regulatory and compliance disputes
• Property and lease disputes
• Defamation and reputational risk matters

Clients include ASX-listed companies, multinational businesses, SMEs and high-net-worth individuals. The firm's ADR capability is nationally recognised, and you will work across negotiation, mediation and arbitration alongside court proceedings.

Key Requirements

• Admitted to practice in NSW, 4–8 years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong drafting skills: pleadings, affidavits, submissions and correspondence
• Advocacy experience in Supreme Court and/or Federal Court proceedings
• Commercial acumen and an ability to advise clients practically, not just legally
• Confident client manner with the ability to run your own files independently
• Team-oriented, detail-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

Apply via SEEK with your CV and a brief note on your family law experience. Applications are reviewed as received.

For a confidential conversation about the role, contact:

Daniel Cappellacci

Head of Legal Recruitment, Gorilla Jobs

daniel@gorillajobs.com.au | M: +61 468 718 155

All applications handled in strict confidence. Gorilla Jobs is recruiting exclusively for this role on behalf of our client.