Senior Associate

About Us

Long Saad Woodbridge is an innovative and progressive law firm, situated in the heart of Sydney's CBD. Our organisational culture places a strong emphasis on nurturing employee growth and building strong client relationships. Join our esteemed team and become an integral part of a culture that genuinely appreciates your contributions, fostering a professional environment that champions authenticity and provides unwavering support.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our commercial litigation team in a full-time, permanent role. As a Senior Associate at Long Saad Woodbridge, you will be an integral part of our team, where you will manage a broad range of commercial and civil disputes, with a particular focus on claims under the Australian Consumer Law in respect of motor vehicles, contractual disputes and other legal claims.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with commercial and civil litigation matters from initial advice through to resolution, including claims under the Australian Consumer Law, contractual disputes and other legal claims.
• Advise clients on dispute strategy, prospects, risk, evidence, settlement options and commercially practical outcomes.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions, advices, correspondence, deeds of settlement and other court and dispute resolution documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, including monitoring relevant case law and legislative developments.
• Manage evidence, discovery, subpoenas, expert evidence, chronologies and large document sets.
• Prepare briefs to counsel and experts, and liaise effectively with barristers, experts, courts, tribunals and opposing solicitors.
• Attend directions hearings, mediations, conferences and other court or dispute resolution events, and appear where appropriate.
• Run matters with an appropriate level of autonomy, while escalating key legal, commercial and risk issues to the supervising Partner.
• Manage competing priorities, court timetables, limitation dates, budgets and client reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, responsive and plain-language communication.
• Contribute to business development, knowledge sharing and the development of junior lawyers and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with professional obligations, court rules, confidentiality, risk management requirements and firm policies, and maintain accurate and up-to-date files.

Why LSW?

At Long Saad Woodbridge, we believe in creating an engaging and supportive work environment. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Engaging social environment with birthday brunches, EOM drinks, and community events
• Fun celebrations for EOFY, Christmas, and Melbourne Cup
• A supportive workplace with a competitive salary
• Security and stability, backed by over 30 years of industry experience
• Convenient CBD location on York St, close to public transport and shopping
• Monthly check-ins with leadership to encourage open communication
• Regular lunch-and-learn sessions covering legal topics and personal development
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Collaborative feedback days hosted at Sydney Harbour, complete with a seafood lunch
• Competitive lunchtime sports to stay fit and enjoy breaks outside the office

Apply now via LinkedIn to become part of the Long Saad Woodbridge team!