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Corporate and Commercial Solicitor and Managing Partner at CH-Earnest
Location: Sydney, NSW
Do you love the law and want to make a real impact?
Join a high-performing, expanding firm where you'll take on real responsibility, receive hands-on mentorship, and lead within a truly collaborative environment where you will get to work on high profile, complex commercial and property disputes.
We are a traditional but new-age boutique law firm offering a rare opportunity for a Lawyer to build experience and confidence in commercial litigation. Working directly with our Principal Solicitor, you will master the practical side of law and position yourself for lasting success in a competitive field.
We specialise in large complex commercial and property dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency litigation and advisory matters as well as corporate, commercial and property transactional matters. We are renowned for our direct approach to challenging and obscure legal problems on behalf of clients, attention to details, and giving our clients the attention and support needed to achieve the best possible outcome for them. The litigation practice is, driven, high performing, and collaborative. To succeed in this team, you will be intellectually rigorous, down to earth, highly engaging and sensible. You will be seeking to join a general commercial disputes practice and assist in transactional matters and will enjoy the opportunity to develop your litigation expertise working on complex, high profile matters, in a collaborative team.
Why Join Us?
* Complex matters: Work on complex and interesting litigation and transactional matters of various sizes including trust, equity, banking and finance, insolvency, property and consumer and competition related disputes.
* Real Responsibility: You'll be involved in high-profile, complex and challenging litigation and commercial matters from day one, with support as you grow into managing files independently.
* High-Level Thinking: We value strategic insight and analytical depth — your ideas will be heard.
* Mentorship & Growth: Work side-by-side with an experienced Principal who actively supports your development, AND have the opportunity to supervise and mentor.
* Tight-Knit Team: We pride ourselves on clear communication, mutual respect, and a welcoming environment.
* Hands-On Experience: Skip the hierarchy and bureaucracy of large firms — your contribution here directly impacts clients and outcomes, with no 2 days being the same.
* Career-Defining Opportunity: Gain the hands-on legal experience and practical skills that will position you to lead and accelerate your career from day one of joining.
Your Role
* Drafting, writing and advising on complex litigious, commercial, and transactional matters — including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, advice letters, and client communications.
* Preparing court documents and briefs for hearings, mediations, and trials, with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and persuasive legal writing.
* Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, and opposing solicitors, maintaining a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality, and client care.
* Assisting with litigation preparation and court appearances, including compiling briefs to counsel, preparing evidence, and attending court with the Principal as appropriate.
* Progressively taking ownership of your own files, under continued guidance and mentorship — with a clear path toward managing matters independently.
* Taking the lead in weekly team meetings, providing a structured and concise run-down of all open matters, key deadlines, and strategic priorities — helping to keep the team aligned and proactive.
* Conducting legal research and staying across relevant legislation, case law, and procedural developments to support your casework and client strategy.
* Networking and business development work, and learn how to network and being in your own work to help build your practice.
* Participating in strategy discussions, contributing ideas, and developing your ability to think critically and commercially about legal problems.
About You
* Admitted to practice in NSW.
* Up to 5 years PQE.
* Experience in commercial litigation.
* Pre-admission experience looked upon favourably
* Experience in Property law is favoured but not required.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Client-focused and confident in professional interactions.
* A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
* A team player with a growth mindset and eagerness to contribute.
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to us via LinkedIn or directly at
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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