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Our client is a market-leading national plaintiff litigation practice with a 50-year heritage and offices across Australia and New Zealand. They’ve secured over $8 billion in damages for more than 80,000 individuals and are renowned for their commitment to social justice and access to the courts. They are at the forefront of class actions law with high-profile cases against major financial organisations and fast-food chains.

Your new role

• Lead and manage all phases of group litigation; from pleadings, discovery and expert evidence through to mediation, negotiation and settlement distribution
• Champion key case management processes to drive matters through procedural milestones on time and on budget
• Draft, review and settle class action pleadings, opt-out notices, position papers, affidavits and other high-stakes documentation
• Secure, manage and report on litigation funding arrangements in collaboration with funders and the Practice Leader
• Mentor and coach junior lawyers, build team capability and contribute to a high-performance culture
• Engage lead applicants, group members, external counsel and experts to maintain strong stakeholder relationships

What you'll need to succeed

• Current Australian practising certificate and 5+ (Senior Associate) or 8+ (Special Counsel) years’ post-admission experience in class actions or major commercial litigation
• Deep technical expertise in class action procedure, discovery, evidence management and settlement distribution
• Proven track record in drafting persuasive legal documents and leading high-value negotiations or mediations
• Commercial acumen to control costs, maximise recoverability and oversee case budgets
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with experience coaching, delegating and developing legal teams
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement, media/industry events and internal stakeholder influence
• A client-first mindset and genuine passion for achieving justice

What you'll get in return

• A highly competitive salary plus performance-linked bonus
• Generous professional development budget, leadership training and study support
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture focused on wellbeing
• Opportunity to work on landmark class actions with high media and industry profile
• Clear pathway to practice leadership and influence the strategic growth of the team
• Collaborative, values-driven environment where your contributions have real social impact

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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