LeadÌýa GrowingÌýPractice.ÌýBuild Your Career. Pathway to Equity.Ìý
Are you ready to lead a growingÌýpractice,Ìýbuild a high-performingÌýteamÌýand accelerate your pathway to equity?Ìý
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Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers is a thriving specialist Business & Litigation firm withÌýa strong reputationÌýin Commercial Litigation, Building & Construction Law, Corporate & Commercial Law,ÌýWorkplaceÌýLawÌýand Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring.Ìý
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With more than 17 years of success in Newcastle and a growing Sydney presence, we are entering an exciting next phase of growth.ÌýWe areÌýseekingÌýa commercially astute litigator with the capability and ambition to lead our Sydney Commercial Litigation practice.Ìý
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This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded litigator who wants more than another senior fee-earning role.Ìý
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YouÌýmay be ready to:Ìý
- lead a practice rather than wait years for the opportunity,Ìý
- step away from hierarchy,ÌýbureaucracyÌýor slow progression,Ìý
- build a team andÌýgrow ourÌýclient base,ÌýÌý
- create a faster pathway to equity,ÌýandÌý
- enjoy the upside of building something, with the backing of an established firm.ÌýÌý
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WhyÌýJoinÌýUs?Ìý
At Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers, we combine the quality of specialist practice with the agility of a growth-focused firm.Ìý
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You will step into a leadership role with the support of an established brand, strong internal referral networks, provenÌýsystemsÌýand experienced colleagues behind you.Ìý
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OurÌýSolicitors are encouraged to build theirÌýexpertise, grow their profile and work on complex, rewarding matters. We are proud of our commitment to Specialist Accreditation and professional development.Ìý
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This is an opportunity to make a visible impact quickly and help shape the future of our Sydney office.Ìý
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About The RoleÌý
This is not just anotherÌýSeniorÌýSolicitor role. It is a leadership role.Ìý
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You will lead our Commercial Litigation practice in Sydney, working closely withÌýbothÌýour ManagingÌýPartnerÌýandÌýourÌýHead of Commercial Litigation (National).Ìý
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You will:Ìý
- lead and grow the Sydney Commercial Litigation practice,Ìý
- solve problems, working on complex matters,Ìý
- develop and strengthen clientÌýand referrer relationships,Ìý
- drive business development and market profileÌýin Sydney,Ìý
- mentor and developÌýSolicitors across the Sydney team,Ìý
- contribute to broader firm strategy and growth,Ìý
- helpÌýshape culture,ÌýstandardsÌýand future capability in Sydney,ÌýandÌý
- collaborate with other practice leaders across the firm.Ìý
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Fee-earning expectations are calibrated toÌýenable sustainable leadership success.Ìý
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About YouÌý
This roleÌýisÌýlikelyÌýtoÌýsuit you if you:Ìý
- haveÌý8+ years PAEÌýin a commercial litigation practiceÌý(with experience in building and construction law, corporate litigation,ÌýinsolvencyÌýand professional negligenceÌýpreferred),Ìý
- are an accomplished litigator ready for a true practice leadership role,Ìý
- areÌýfrustratedÌýbyÌýlimitedÌýprogression,ÌýpoliticsÌýor bureaucracy,Ìý
- areÌýalready leading informally and ready for formal authority,Ìý
- areÌýcommercially minded andÌýenergisedÌýby growth,Ìý
- have strong client relationshipÌýskills, existing referralÌýpartnersÌýand business development capability,Ìý
- areÌýan Accredited Specialist or interested in obtainingÌýspecialistÌýaccreditation,Ìý
- valueÌýhigh standards,ÌýcollaborationÌýand excellent client service,ÌýandÌý
- areÌýambitious for equity and long-term influence.Ìý
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What’sÌýin It for You?Ìý
We valueÌýstrong performanceÌýand invest in our people.ÌýÌýWe offer:Ìý
- competitive annual salary,Ìý
- unique and generous individual fee earner commissions (paid monthly),Ìý
- annual salary reviews,Ìý
- clear pathway toÌýequity,Ìý
- Specialist AccreditationÌýbonus,Ìý
- annual CPD budget,Ìý
- comprehensive training (including leadership) and career development,Ìý
- inclusive reward and recognition programs, including monthly awards and quarterly cash prizes,Ìý
- birthday and volunteering leave,Ìý
- flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance,Ìý
- aÌýcomprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, andÌý
- aÌýPeopleÌýFirstÌýculture that focuses on high performance that is sustainable.Ìý
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How To ApplyÌý
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and believe you would thrive in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.Ìý
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Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.Ìý
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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.Ìý
