Senior Lawyer - Employment & Commercial Litigation

Senior Lawyer Employment & Commercial Litigation

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Lawyer with 3 5 years post-admission experience who is looking to expand their expertise across employment law and commercial litigation.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of your own matters, manage a diverse caseload and further develop your legal expertise in a supportive and flexible environment. You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience across additional areas of commercial law while mentoring junior team members and building strong client relationships.

Ideal for a driven lawyer seeking greater autonomy, professional growth and exposure to varied legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and run employment law and litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft and review legal documents, correspondence and court-related materials.
• Conduct legal analysis and develop practical strategies to address client matters.
• Advise clients on employment law and related commercial disputes.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of legal work.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support their professional development.
• Explore opportunities to broaden expertise across commercial law practice areas.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 5 years post-admission experience in employment law and litigation.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A client-focused approach with the ability to build effective professional relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Confidence in independently managing legal matters and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a collaborative team.

Why Join Us:

• Greater Autonomy: Take ownership of your own matters and manage your caseload with genuine independence.
• Broaden Your Expertise: Develop your employment law experience while exploring additional areas of commercial litigation.
• Career Development: Strengthen your legal skills through challenging work, increased responsibility and varied client matters.
• Leadership Opportunities: Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to their growth while developing your own leadership capabilities.
• Meaningful Client Work: Build trusted client relationships and deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions.
• Professional Flexibility: Enjoy the opportunity to shape your practice around your interests and career ambitions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Opportunity to broaden your legal practice and professional expertise.
• Greater autonomy and responsibility in managing matters.
• Career development through varied legal work and mentoring opportunities.
• A role offering flexibility to develop additional commercial law specialisations.