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Hooker & Heijden

Commercial & Litigation Lawyer

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Hiring Remotely in Caringal, New South Wales, AUS
Mid level
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Hiring Remotely in Caringal, New South Wales, AUS
Mid level
Handles commercial transactions and litigation matters, including business acquisitions, sales, leasing, corporate issues, and commercial, property, and estate disputes. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, legal advice, agreements, and correspondence; managing client relationships; and taking increasing autonomy over matters. The role requires NSW solicitor admission, a current practising certificate, strong technical and drafting skills, commercial judgment, attention to detail, and 3–5 years of post-admission experience.
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Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Commercial & Litigation Lawyer

Liverpool or Caringbah, NSW

About the Firm

Our client is a well established New South Wales law firm with a strong reputation across commercial, property, litigation and estate law. Operating for more than three decades, the firm has built a loyal client base spanning individuals through to corporations, and is now expanding its footprint into Caringbah.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine opportunity to take on city grade legal work without the city commute. You will work directly alongside a Partner who is a Law Society of NSW Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation, taking carriage of a varied commercial and litigation caseload from the firm's Sutherland Shire office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with and take carriage of commercial transactions, including business acquisitions, sales, leasing and corporate matters

  • Run commercial, property and estate litigation matters

  • Draft pleadings, advices, agreements and correspondence to a high standard

  • Manage client relationships and matters with increasing autonomy over time

About You
  • Admitted as a solicitor in NSW with a current practising certificate

  • At least 3 to 5 years' post admission experience across commercial transactions and litigation (more senior candidates are encouraged to apply)

  • Sound technical knowledge and strong drafting skills

  • Ability to work independently while taking direction from a supervising partner

  • Sharp attention to detail and sound commercial judgement

  • A connection to or familiarity with the Sutherland Shire would be highly regarded

What's on Offer
  • Quality commercial and litigation work close to home, without the city commute

  • Direct mentorship from an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation

  • A varied caseload spanning transactional and litigation matters

  • A supportive team environment with genuine career progression

  • Flexible working arrangements and competitive remuneration

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Niki Kunovski on 0422 561 621 or [email protected]. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Kind Regards,



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