Commercial Litigation - Special Counsel / Partner
- Join a national commercial firm as a Senior Litigator at Special Counsel or Partner level.
- Manage a full litigation file load with strong junior support.
- Lead a diverse range of commercial disputes with a clear pathway to partnership.
Senior Litigator - Special Counsel / Partner
A well‑established, national commercial firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigator (Special Counsel or Partner level) to join a busy, varied litigation practice. This is a rare opportunity to step into a full file load from day one. You will be backed by a strong client base, capable juniors, and a strong leadership team.
Depending on your experience, and your chosen focus, you will lead a broad mix of commercial disputes, including:
- complex contractual and commercial matters
- shareholder, partnership and director disputes
- property and leasing litigation
- building & construction disputes
- insolvency‑related litigation
The role offers you genuine influence within the practice, and the ability to shape the litigation team as it continues to grow.
You will;
- Run a full litigation file load
- Strong junior support and capable lawyers to help drive matters
- Direct access to clients and decision‑makers
- A leadership team that is commercial, supportive and down‑to‑earth
- Autonomy to run your practice your way
- A clear pathway to partnership (or continuation at partner level)
About You
You will ideally have:
- 10+ years PAE in commercial litigation
- Strong advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills
- Confidence managing complex matters independently
- Experience supervising juniors and contributing to practice development
- A commercial mindset and excellent client‑relationship skills
- Desire to step into a senior leadership role with influence
The Role
- High‑quality, varied commercial litigation matters
- Real autonomy and trust
- Strong, stable workflow
- Supportive culture
- Highly competitive remuneration + partnership pathway
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Libby Mizrahi LLB(Hons)
Empire Legal Recruitment
0468 433 569
libby.mizrahi@empiregroup.com.au
Reference number: 1679849
Profession:Legal professional
Company: empire group
Date posted: 8th Sep, 2026
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