In-Demand Solicitor – senior Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Solicitor – Senior Associate
Carter Newell —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Associate or Senior Associate Solicitors - Class Actions
Shine Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
Solicitor - Class Actions Investigations
Shine Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Research
- Analysis skills
- AI
- Work from home
Paralegal or Senior Paralegal - Abuse Law
Shine Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Typing
19h
Solicitor I-III
NSW Trustee and Guardian —Sydney NSW
- $81,702 - $138,492 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
13d
Chief Governance and Risk Officer
Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) —Sydney NSW
- $227,116 - $293,139 a year
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
11d
Solicitor I-III
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Sydney NSW
- $81,702 - $138,492 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
14d
Principal Solicitor
City of Parramatta Council —Parramatta NSW
- $202,679.99 - $224,779.94 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
8d
Forensics Litigation & Valuation Services Director
BTVK Advisory Accountants (Australia) Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
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Senior Solicitor - LO 5 - Child Law - Waruuguma Barrmarrany - State-wide Recruitment
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $159,035 - $162,153 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
11d
Legal Counsel - Octopus Australia
Octopus —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
3d
Dispute Resolution Solicitor
KG Talent —Sydney NSW
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Private practice
- Research
- Business development
Quick Apply
Senior Lawyer - Prosecutions
Department of Customer Service —Sydney NSW
- $133,348 - $146,945 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Associate | Lawyers: Insurance Expressions of Interest – (Multiple opportunities) | 2 – 7 PQE | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adeliade | Newcastle
DWF —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Solicitor, Commercial Litigation
Herbert Smith Freehills —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Private practice
- Communication skills
Senior Paralegal
GMP —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Office experience
Quick Apply
8d
Lawyers - Commercial Litigation (1-2 yrs PQE)
Madison Marcus Law Firm —Sydney NSW
- From $70,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Research
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
4h
Senior Legal Counsel, Health Funds & Public Contracting
Ramsay Health Care —St Leonards NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Quick Apply
8d
Associate Director, Company and Personal Insolvency
Teneo —Sydney NSW
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Senior Legal Counsel
HCF —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance

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Solicitor – Senior Associate

Carter Newell
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time

Qualifications

Legal drafting
Security
Communication skills

Full Job Description

The Role

There are outstanding opportunities to join one of Australia's most respected Construction, Projects & Infrastructure legal practices at a pivotal time of growth.

With positions available across the eastern seaboard in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne you will work alongside industry-recognised Partners and Special Counsel on some of the most complex and high-value construction, insurance, and commercial matters in the country.

We are seeking lawyers with experience across one or more of the following areas: building and construction litigation, construction disputes, commercial litigation, contract works insurance, property insurance, ISR insurance, or first party insurance. Whether you are a specialist construction lawyer, an experienced commercial litigator, or an insurance lawyer with a focus on construction or property risks, we want to hear from you.

We are hiring across multiple levels, from Solicitor through to Senior Associate, and will tailor the role to the right candidate.

About Us

Carter Newell is an award-winning Australian law firm established in 1989, with offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Winners of the 2023 Australian Law Awards for Litigation/Dispute Resolution Team of the Year , our Construction, Projects & Infrastructure team has specialised in construction law for more than 30 years.

The team is led by five highly experienced Partners, including Lawyers Weekly Construction & Infrastructure Partner of the Year, Patrick Mead (2020, 2023 & 2025).

We act for builders, contractors, principals, developers, sub-contractors, and construction insurers on some of the largest and most technically complex projects in Australia. Five of our Partners are recognised in the Best Lawyers in Australia 2025 edition, and the firm is ranked by Doyle's Guide in Construction & Infrastructure Litigation.

We are an authentic, inclusive, and sustainable firm that genuinely invests in our people

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with and progressively managing building and construction litigation and dispute resolution, including adjudication, arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings
Advising on construction disputes across all project phases, from front-end contract drafting through to back-end claims management
Acting for insurers and insureds in relation to contract works insurance, property insurance, and ISR (Industrial Special Risks) insurance claims
Advising on first party insurance matters, including fire, flood, and major loss events
Advising clients on construction contracts, procurement strategies, and front-end documentation
Providing advice under security of payment legislation
Supporting principals, contractors, sub-contractors, and construction insurers through all phases of major infrastructure projects
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers within the team (Senior Associate level)

About You

You are a motivated and commercially minded lawyer who is looking to develop your career within a specialist construction and infrastructure practice. You may come from one or more of the following backgrounds:

Construction law - with experience in building and construction disputes, adjudication, or front-end contract work
Commercial litigation - looking to apply your dispute resolution skills within a specialist construction and infrastructure practice
Insurance law - with expertise in contract works, property insurance, ISR, or first party insurance claims including fire, flood, and major loss events

Whatever your background, you bring strong technical skills, sound judgement, and a genuine interest in the construction, infrastructure, and insurance sectors. You enjoy working collaboratively and are looking for a firm where your contribution is valued and your career actively developed.

Qualifications & Experience

Requirements will vary depending on the level of the role, we encourage applications from lawyers at the Solicitor, Associate, and Senior Associate levels.

Admitted to practise in Australia
Experience in one or more of the following: building and construction litigation, construction disputes, commercial litigation, contract works insurance, property insurance, ISR insurance, or first party insurance
Strong dispute resolution skills, including experience in litigation, arbitration, adjudication, or mediation
Experience with fire, flood, or major loss insurance claims (desirable)
Working knowledge of security of payment legislation (desirable but not essential for insurance or commercial litigators)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team

What We Offer

Eastern seaboard opportunity - choose to be based in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne
Relocation support - we will assist with relocation costs and logistics for the right candidate
Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
Direct access to and mentorship from five highly regarded Partners and senior lawyers
Exposure to landmark, high-value, and technically complex matters across construction, infrastructure, and insurance
A genuinely collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
Clear career progression pathways
Flexible working arrangements
Firm-wide wellbeing and professional development programs

How to Apply

If you are ready to take your career to the next level with one of Australia's leading specialist firms, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter to our People & Culture team at [email protected] , or for a confidential discussion, contact us on +61 7 3000 8300 .

Carter Newell is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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