Special Counsel - Litigation

• High profile, complex disputes
• Work alongside experienced and dynamic operators
• Clear career path, promotion on merit, and no transferable client necessary

The FirmOur client is a growing commercial law firm. This law firm is well known for being dedicated to supporting its clients, its lawyers and its values. The firm is now seeking to add an experienced commercial litigation lawyer at the Senior Associate to Special Counsel level.Providing more than just lip service to their values, the firm considers the success of its Lawyers not solely to be based on billable hours, but also on a range of other factors such as mentoring and leadership as well as pro bono/community work. Unlike other firms, our client prides itself on creating an environment where there lawyers grow and the focus is providing the best legal solutions for their clients.Our client's litigation team is thriving and growing and to this end they are looking to recruit an experienced litigator at around the 6 to 12 year pae level.The RoleThe litigation matters will be complex, interesting and high profile. As a senior litigator you would be able to hit the ground running, form strong client relationships and be able to mentor more junior members of the team. You will be given freedom and autonomy and not be micro-managed.This is a busy practice, with a loyal client. There is no need to bring in clients. This is an opportunity to work on high value, multi-party litigation.About YouThe ideal candidate will have:

• Around 6 to 12 years pae in the area of commercial disputes
• Have strong technical skills, be commercially astute and not just be a black letter lawyer
• Be organised and be able to juggle competing deadlines
• First class communication skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to foster strong client relationships
• The ability to supervise more junior members of the team
• Energy, drive and passionate about the area of litigation

Benefits & CultureOn offer is a generous salary package as well as bonuses. The working culture is down to earth but professional, positive and supportive.The partners and senior lawyers at this firm are passionate about what they do and provide first class legal services to their clients.Other benefits include reasonable billables/KPI's, support for further study, flexibility, learning & development programmes, leadership programmes, wellness & mental health support, salary sacrifice, payment to attend industry events, sporting and social events.Join a firm where your hard work will be rewarded and where your career path is transparent.ApplyFor a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:Marianna Tuccia BA, LLBRef No: MT26124
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Phone:Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.Marianna Tuccia is a Partner - Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She is a former lawyer and is passionate about helping lawyers in their next career move. She has over 17 years experience in placing lawyers in law firms and is eager to assist lawyers building their careers. If the above role isn't what you are looking for, reach out to her so she can assist you in finding the right one!