commercial and property disputes lawyer, senior associate

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Holding Redlich Full time

27th May, 2024

About the team
Our Sydney Dispute Resolution & Litigation team deals with a vast range disputes for clients across a variety of industry sectors including government, property, media and technology. These clients include national and international clients, listed companies, SME's, government departments, large property developers, private companies and individuals.

About the role
Our Sydney office is seeking a dispute resolution and litigation lawyer with 5-6 years post admission experience who is passionate about advancing their career as a disputes lawyer within our firm.

Within this role you will work alongside our Special Counsel who specialises in commercial property disputes as well as with a partner who has a general commercial disputes practice.

With regard to property disputes you will work on a range of disputes including:

  • Commercial, industrial and retail lease disputes, including make good disputes
  • Disputes arising out of sale and acquisition of land
  • Options disputes
  • Disputes arising from caveats and easements
  • Compulsory acquisition

When working on commercial disputes you would be working on matters including:

  • Commercial and contractual disputes;
  • Corporate disputes;
  • Corporate Insolvency law;
  • Regulatory disputes and commissions of inquiry;
  • Public and Administrative law.

About you
You will have at least 5-6 years post admission experience where you have gained exposure to a range of both property and commercial disputes.

You will be proficient in running matters and dealing directly with clients as well as having experience in appearance work and a desire to continue with this.

You will also possess the following skills:

  • Significant experience in drafting evidence and pleadings;
  • Analytical and problem solving skills;
  • Excellent attention to detail;
  • A strong desire to work as a collaborative member of a team, including mentoring of less experienced lawyers in the practice;
  • Comfortable working closely with clients and in managing disputes;
  • Adept at managing multiple matters and prioritising effectively;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Self-driven with a strong ability to meet deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity for a career minded professional to progress their legal career in a growing group, servicing quality clients.

Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia's largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.

Our benefits include:

  • A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
  • Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
  • Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

  • Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
  • Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
  • Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in AustraliaTM awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in AustraliaTM awards
  • Doyle's Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
  • Great Place to Work Certification
  • Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.

This includes:

  • Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
  • Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
  • International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
  • Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What's next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.

To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up to date CV and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.

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