Commercial Litigation Lawyer for Social Justice and Humanitarian Causes
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join our team. As a key member of our litigation practice, you will have the opportunity to work on high-end commercial disputes in superior courts and large complex group/class-actions disputes with a social justice/human rights element.
About Us
Our firm is a mid-sized sophisticated high-end litigation firm with a flourishing diverse commercial litigation practice and a strong reputation as a leader in the class actions niche.
Your Responsibilities
* Litigate in superior courts and handle complex group/class-actions disputes
* Work on cases with a social justice/human rights element
* Be mentored by our Managing Partner, one of Australia's top erudite industry leading senior lawyers
* Have opportunities for career development and learning
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits including:
* A chance to inherit our enviable reputation as a distinguished litigation firm
* The opportunity to stretch beyond your existing limitations and take on challenging cases
* Direct mentoring and guidance from our Managing Partner
* Variety in your work, with a hybrid mixed litigation role
* Non-stop learning and career development opportunities
* Deep personal fulfillment from fighting for justice and making a positive impact on people's lives
* Camaraderie with a winning team of like-minded top-calibre colleagues
* A lovable culture that values inclusion, tolerance, mutual respect, and equal opportunity
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* To be a lawyer admitted to practice in NSW with at least 2+ years post-qualification experience in high-end commercial litigation and/or class actions
* To have proven solid experience litigating in higher courts-Federal and Supreme Courts
* To have class actions experience or be committed to learning and practising in this niche long-term
* To have strong technical drafting, advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills
* To set high standards and be driven to achieve the best outcomes for clients
* To thrive in a team-focused, down-to-earth, collaborative work environment
* To be willing and able to travel interstate as required