Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation

Senior Associate - Specialist Firm in Commercial Litigation in Sydney

Your new company

You will be a part of a specialist firm focused on debt recovery, commercial litigation, and insolvency law. Established in 2019, it is part of an ASX-Listed receivables management company. The firm primarily acts for local councils, large corporations, and financial institutions, recovering unpaid debts such as council rates, financial defaults, and commercial claims. With a national footprint and integration with a major debt collection agency, the firm offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and finance.


Your new role

As a Senior Associate, you will manage complex commercial litigation, debt recovery, and insolvency matters, particularly for local councils and financial institutions. You will handle unpaid council rates, corporate debt disputes, and provide strategic litigation advice. Additionally, you will mentor junior solicitors and paralegals, collaborate with the in-house finance and legal teams of the ASX Listed company and support business development and client relationship management.


What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you will need:
  • 4+ years PQE and a valid legal practising certificate in NSW.
  • Strong experience in commercial litigation, debt recovery, and/or insolvency law
  • Ability to manage files independently, handling both high-volume claims and complex litigation
  • Leadership qualities with a strong mentoring mindset
  • Client management skills – ability to liaise directly with local government entities, financial institutions, and corporate clients
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where efficiency and commercial thinking are key.

What you'll get in return

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive:
  • Performance-based bonuses, reviewed quarterly
  • Structured growth pathway with strong career progression opportunities
  • Flexible and modern work environment with technology-driven efficiencies
  • No stress of billable hours


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Mahima or call her on +61 2 8226 9756 for a confidential discussion on the role.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Legal
Location
NSW - South/South Western Sydney
Specialism
Legal
Ref:
2924397

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Mahima Gherani, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: +61 2 8226 9756

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