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Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer (5 yrs-Senior Associate)

  • Company: AFL Recruitment
  • Location: The Rocks, Sydney
  • Salary: $100,000–$165,000/yr
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  • $100,000–$165,000/yr
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AFL Recruitment is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer (5 yrs-Senior Associate) for a full-time role in The Rocks, Sydney. This position suits an ambitious practitioner ready to handle sophisticated commercial disputes in a progressive setting.

The Opportunity

Advance your career with an entrepreneurial legal practice that has earned multiple awards for excellence and maintains a first-rate reputation. This full-time Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer (5 yrs-Senior Associate) opening in The Rocks, Sydney offers clear avenues for professional growth, an environment that respects personal commitments, and guidance from a considerate principal. The total package ranges from $100,000 to $165,000 plus bonus. The role delivers meaningful commercial litigation work within a Sydney CBD-adjacent location known for its professional energy.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee complex commercial litigation files from initial instructions through to resolution or final judgment
  • Appear and advocate on behalf of clients in the District Court, Supreme Court and Federal Court
  • Draft precise pleadings, court submissions, affidavits, evidence outlines and related documents
  • Advise commercial clients on dispute strategy, risk assessment and practical outcomes
  • Lead or support settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolution processes
  • Manage file timelines, budgets and stakeholder communication at a senior level
  • Mentor junior practitioners and contribute to practice quality standards when required

What We're Looking For

  • A fully admitted lawyer with at least five years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation, extending to Senior Associate level
  • Direct and recent experience conducting commercial matters in the District Court, Supreme Court and Federal Court
  • Sound commercial judgment paired with confident courtroom and negotiation abilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills suitable for complex client and court-facing work

Why Join AFL Recruitment

AFL Recruitment is hiring for this Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer (5 yrs-Senior Associate) role and offers a supportive team environment. Candidates can expect to engage with an entrepreneurial, multi-award-winning practice that prioritises advancement opportunities, work-life equilibrium and fair, generous leadership in The Rocks, Sydney.

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  • Role Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer (5 yrs-Senior Associate)
  • Employer AFL Recruitment
  • Location The Rocks, Sydney
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $100,000–$165,000/yr
  • Posted July 13, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-12
  • Country context Australia
  • Overview Full original description on this page (332 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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