Leading Doyles award winning law firm Industry leading partners and matters About Our Client Our client offers a supportive and challenging environment where you can develop and thrive as a leader in commercial litigation.
With a strong presence in Canberra and Sydney, this firm provides excellent career advancement opportunities within an award-winning firm known for its integrity, client focus, and legal excellence.
Led by partners with top tier backgrounds, they are known for excellence and uphold a strong reputation for achieving successful results for their clients.
This firm is in an active growth phase, presenting an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join and play an integral role in shaping its future.
As part of this next chapter, you'll have the chance to contribute strategically to the firm's expansion and influence its direction.
Job Description As a Senior Associate in the Commercial Litigation team, you will play a pivotal role in handling complex and high-stakes litigation matters.
With a diverse caseload and opportunities to work closely with clients and high profile counsel, your work will include: Litigation Management & Strategy : Oversee and manage end-to-end commercial litigation matters from initial instruction to resolution.
Drafting & Pleadings : Prepare a wide array of legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, and submissions.
You will draft concise and persuasive documents for use in court proceedings and in negotiations.
Court Appearances & Advocacy : Represent clients in various jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court, Magistrates/District Courts, and the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).
You will appear at hearings, trials, and mediations, advocating effectively on behalf of clients.
Client Advisory & Relationship Management : Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries, including property, construction, and commercial sectors.
You will provide sound, timely advice while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Building & Construction Disputes : Act as a subject matter expert in building and construction litigation, particularly in relation to the Security of Payments Act (SOPA).
You'll work on both back-end disputes and, where applicable, front-end matters to support clients' business objectives within the construction sector.
Property & Leasing Disputes : Engage in disputes involving property and leasing, advising clients on contentious matters related to property transactions, commercial leases, landlord-tenant disputes, and other real estate-related conflicts.
Team Collaboration & Mentorship : Collaborate with and provide mentorship to junior solicitors and paralegals within the team, fostering a supportive learning environment.
This role is designed for a high-performing litigator who is ready to take on significant responsibility within a dynamic and supportive team.
You will be empowered to make an impact, advocate for clients effectively, and build a rewarding career within our client's award-winning practice.
The Successful Applicant What We're Looking For: Experience: 5 years PQE, ideally most of that spent in commercial litigation.
Specialisation: Strong experience in Building & Construction litigation (back-end, though both front and back-end experience is advantageous).
Essential Skills: Expertise in SOPA (Security of Payments Act) is a must.
Additional Skills: Property experience is beneficial, but not essential.
Professional Competencies: Exceptional drafting and communication skills.
Ability to engage and build strong client relationships and support the lead Partner in building the practice.
What's on Offer If you're an experienced commercial litigation lawyer with a passion for complex legal challenges, we would love to hear from you.
Take your career to the next level with our clients leading practice and contribute to a high performing team recognised for its excellence in commercial, property, and construction law.