Litigation Lawyer
- Join an elite boutique law firm handling complex commercial disputes.
- Work directly with expert partners on high-stakes matters.
- Gain early responsibility and mentorship in a high-performance environment.
Litigation Lawyer | Complex Disputes | Sydney CBD
Why work with empire group?
- Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
- Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
- Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
- Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.
About the Firm
Our client is an elite boutique law firm renowned for handling some of the market’s most complex, high-stakes commercial disputes. Unlike traditional top-tier firms where junior lawyers are confined to document review, our client offers a high-performance environment where talent is fast-tracked. Our client combines premium, big-ticket litigation with a lean team structure, ensuring their lawyers get meaningful, coal face experience.
The Role
Due to strategic growth, this firm is looking for a talented commercial litigation lawyer (18 months to 5 years pae) to join their Sydney team. You will work directly with recognized expert partners on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional matters, class actions, and high-value corporate collapses.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will scale as fast as your capability allows, including:
- Drafting complex pleadings, evidence, and submissions.
- Appearing in and attending court.
- Being involved in the strategy of matters and instructing counsel.
- Engaging directly with ASX-listed corporate clients, high-net-worth individuals, and stakeholders.
Why This Role is Different
- Real Responsibility, Early On: You will not be a cog in a massive wheel. You will play a pivotal role in matters, attend court, and shape case strategy early in your tenure—exposure you rarely get at larger firms.
- True Top-Tier Work: This firm strictly handles complex, high-value disputes. You get the quality of a global firm with the agility, mentorship, and culture of a premier boutique.
- Direct Mentorship: Work side-by-side with leading litigation partners who are invested in your professional mastery.
About You
We are seeking an ambitious, intellectually curious lawyer who thrives on solving intricate legal puzzles. To be successful, you will bring:
- Around 18 months to 5 years pae in commercial litigation from a reputable firm.
- Strong academic record
- A sharp analytical mind with exceptional legal research and drafting skills.
- The confidence and articulation to communicate effectively with sophisticated clients.
- A strong drive for autonomy and a desire to take ownership of your career trajectory.
If you want to step out of the shadows of massive document review teams and move into front-line litigation, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:
Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB
Ref No: MT1668462
Email: marianna.tuccia@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: 0422 671 673
Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.
I am a former lawyer and Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. With over 18 years of experience placing lawyers in law firms, I connect candidates to the roles that truly support their needs and their wants. I am passionate about helping lawyers at all stages of their careers and understand the complexity of navigating recruitment in this current market. If the above role isn’t what you are looking for, please reach out so I can assist you with finding the right one.
At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1668462
Profession:Legal professional
Company: empire group
Date posted: 16th Aug, 2026
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