Senior Lawyer Class ActionsDisputes

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Senior Associate/Special Counsel: Class Actions/ Disputes

Whats in it for you

Lead and run sophisticated class actions and large-scale disputes end-to-end

Real responsibility and client exposure from day one backed by a tight senior team

Direct line to decision-makers with clear scope to step up into leadership and grow your practice

About your new employer:

Respected specialist disputes practice with a strong reputation in plaintiff litigation and complex claims
Known for running high-stakes matters and delivering outcomes with commercial edge
Supportive down-to-earth culture with meaningful mentorship and long-term career pathways
Modern approach to practice management and litigation systems

About the role:

Take carriage of class actions and complex disputes from start to finish
Work closely with senior practitioners while running your own matters
Mentor juniors and help drive strong matter execution across the team
Draft and settle key litigation documents (pleadings evidence submissions correspondence settlement docs)
Run strategy case theory development and risk analysis across large files
Manage large-scale evidence discovery experts counsel and timetables
Prepare for and attend mediations hearings and other court events
Negotiate settlements and contribute to resolution strategy
Support resourcing matter planning budgets and team workflow on major matters

The ideal candidate:

5 years PAE (Senior Associate/Senior Lawyer level) in litigation/disputes
Class actions / representative proceedings exposure ideal (or strong complex disputes experience)
Strong drafting attention to detail and strategic judgement
Confident client management and stakeholder communication (including funders where relevant)
Comfortable supervising and mentoring juniors/paralegals

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

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Job DescriptionSenior Associate/Special Counsel: Class Actions/ DisputesWhats in it for you Lead and run sophisticated class actions and large-scale disputes end-to-end Real responsibility and client exposure from day one backed by a tight senior team Direct line to decision-makers with clear scope ...