Litigation Lawyer Senior Associate/Special Counsel

About our client...
Our client, is a leading, long standing & highly reputable medium sized CBD law firm . They are renowned for their excellent culture, strong leadership team and long term staff tenure . In fact, this role will be replacing an experienced Litigation Lawyer who will be retiring in the short term.

This is a unique opportunity to walk into a ready made litigation practice with established clientele and make it your own! In this role you will handle a broad range of litigation matters, acting for either the plaintiff or defendant:- 

• Commercial Litigation - contractual disputes, partnership disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency, professional negligence, trade practices, building and construction claims, leasing and franchising disputes;
• Employment Law – acting for either employer or employee such as breaches of employment contracts, restraint of trade, OH&S claims, sexual harassment/discrimination/bullying in the workplace;
• Media/Intellectual Property  including copyright, defamation and intellectual property claims including confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements and deeds of assignment;

• Ideally 8-10 years plus PQE
• A proven track-record in a broad range of litigation matters including Commercial Litigation  and  Employment Litigation ;
• Enthusiasm to foster/develop & drive key business/practice development initiatives;
• Strong leadership/mentoring skills to actively be involved in the developing the team's skillset;
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

• Genuine career advancement prospects;
• Strong support, infrastructure & resources;
• Great work/life balance; healthy social/office culture;
• Rewarding remuneration package