Special Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Pacific Talent Partners Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

About The Job
Pacific Talent Partners is proud to collaborate with an expanding Australian-operated and based specialist legal firm in our search for a Special Counsel to join their Insolvency and Disputes practice in Sydney. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute significantly to the success of a firm in a hyper-growth phase, led by one of Australia's most recognised and entrepreneurial insolvency partners.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a high-calibre insolvency professional to operate at a senior level and make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing firm.

The role
This senior role is integral to the success and continued growth of the firm's insolvency and commercial disputes practice. The Special Counsel will be a key figure in managing complex matters, mentoring lawyers, and supporting the practice's market-leading Partner. If you possess deep technical expertise in insolvency law, excel at developing commercially robust solutions, and are passionate about achieving outstanding results for clients, this is your chance to make a substantial impact and advance your career within a supportive and progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute significantly to the growth of the firm's insolvency and commercial disputes practice by delivering exceptional client outcomes and supporting business development initiatives.
  • Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, and corporate clients.
  • Autonomously manage a portfolio of complex insolvency, restructuring, and disputes matters from inception to resolution.
  • Provide strategic and technically robust advice on disputes related to insolvency, asset recovery, and commercial fraud.
  • Act as a key mentor and role model for junior lawyers and professional staff, fostering a culture of high performance and professional development.
  • Manage personal performance against financial targets and contribute to the practice group's overall efficiency and profitability.
  • Ensure all work complies with regulatory and risk management requirements in insolvency law.
  • Collaborate closely with partners and the wider team to develop innovative legal solutions for clients in financial distress.
  • Play a key role in marketing and thought leadership initiatives, helping to position Ironbridge Legal as a leading firm in the insolvency space.

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We anticipate a high volume of interest for this opportunity and would encourage all expressions of interest to apply directly; all applications are handled with the strictest confidence. All applications will be acknowledged, and further details can be provided upon receipt of an application. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants who do not hold unrestricted Australian working rights. This search will be led by Elliot Long & Hunter Wright who can both be contacted respectively at & .

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