Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
Posted 24 Apr 2026
Description
Leada GrowingPractice.Build Your Career. Pathway to Equity.
Are you ready to lead a growingpractice,build a high-performingteamand accelerate your pathway to equity?
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers is a thriving specialist Business & Litigation firm witha strong reputationin Commercial Litigation, Building & Construction Law, Corporate & Commercial Law,WorkplaceLawand Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring.
With more than 17 years of success in Newcastle and a growing Sydney presence, we are entering an exciting next phase of growth.
We areseekinga commercially astute litigator with the capability and ambition to lead our Sydney Commercial Litigation practice.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded litigator who wants more than another senior fee-earning role.
You may be ready to:
* lead a practice rather than wait years for the opportunity,
* step away from hierarchy,bureaucracyor slow progression,
* build a team andgrow ourclient base,
* create a faster pathway to equity,and
* enjoy the upside of building something, with the backing of an established firm.
WhyJoinUs?
At Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers, we combine the quality of specialist practice with the agility of a growth-focused firm.
You will step into a leadership role with the support of an established brand, strong internal referral networks, provensystemsand experienced colleagues behind you.
Our Solicitors are encouraged to build theirexpertise, grow their profile and work on complex, rewarding matters.
We are proud of our commitment to Specialist Accreditation and professional development.
This is an opportunity to make a visible impact quickly and help shape the future of our Sydney office.
About The Role
This is not just anotherSeniorSolicitor role. It is a leadership role.
You will lead our Commercial Litigation practice in Sydney, working closely withbothour ManagingPartnerandour Head of Commercial Litigation (National).
You will:
* lead and grow the Sydney Commercial Litigation practice,
* solve problems, working on complex matters,
* develop and strengthen clientand referrer relationships,
* drive business development and market profilein Sydney,
* mentor and developSolicitors across the Sydney team,
* contribute to broader firm strategy and growth,
* helpshape culture,standardsand future capability in Sydney,and
* collaborate with other practice leaders across the firm.
Fee-earning expectations are calibrated to enable sustainable leadership success.
About You
This roleislikelytosuit you if you:
* have8+ years PAEin a commercial litigation practice(with experience in building and construction law, corporate litigation,insolvencyand professional negligencepreferred),
* are an accomplished litigator ready for a true practice leadership role,
* arefrustratedbylimitedprogression,politicsor bureaucracy,
* arealready leading informally and ready for formal authority,
* arecommercially minded andenergisedby growth,
* have strong client relationshipskills, existing referralpartnersand business development capability,
* arean Accredited Specialist or interested in obtainingspecialistaccreditation,
* valuehigh standards,collaborationand excellent client service,and
* areambitious for equity and long-term influence.
What'sin It for You?
We valuestrong performance and invest in our people.We offer:
* competitive annual salary,
* unique and generous individual fee earner commissions (paid monthly),
* annual salary reviews,
* clear pathway toequity,
* Specialist Accreditationbonus,
* comprehensive training (including leadership) and career development,
* inclusive reward and recognition programs, including monthly awards and quarterly cash prizes,
* birthday and volunteering leave,
* flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance,
* acomprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, and
* aPeopleFirstculture that focuses on high performance that is sustainable.
How To Apply
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr