Lawyer – Commercial Disputes

Lawyer – Commercial Disputes

• Excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to join a leading commercial disputes practice
• Direct mentoring from the Partners in the team
• Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events

About the role:

As a result of growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Lawyer with 1-2 years' PAE to join our thriving and innovative Commercial Disputes team.

The team services a broad mix of clients including large corporates, SMEs, high net worth individuals, insolvency practitioners, local councils and government. We are looking for lawyers who have the drive and capacity to succeed in a busy and high-performing practice.

While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office, at Bartier Perry we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely. Bartier Perry offers structured career progression for those who want it, within a warm, friendly and supportive environment.

About you:

Our ideal candidate possesses:

• 1 to 2 years of post-admission experience with a focus on commercial disputes and litigation
• A working knowledge of court practice and procedures
• Experience with managing different client types and building relationships with senior lawyers in the team
• Enthusiasm for participating in the team's business development program i.e. article writing, attending industry events, hosting seminars and direct client relationship building
• A strong work ethic and ability to manage competing priorities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and problem-solving methods
• Excellent time management and ability to work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

About Bartier Perry:

A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst promoting work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.

We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.

We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. Professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and career progression.

We have a clear strategy and purpose.

From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.

The benefits of working with us include:

• Work life balance through our flex policy
• Incentive bonus program for all staff
• Regular social and team activities
• Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave
• In house learning and development opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs

How to apply: Upload your cover note and CV. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

Please also note: At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected.

Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you. We also understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff, clients, guests and the broader public.