Job Description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor | Kanji & Co

Build Your Litigation Career Beyond Traditional Private Practice

Kanji & Co is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor (1–3 PQE ) to join our in-house legal team based in Sydney CBD.

This is an opportunity to work on complex commercial disputes, litigation matters, and regulatory investigations while gaining direct access to clients, business leaders, and experienced senior lawyers.

Supporting a diverse group of privately owned companies across industries including building materials, mining, healthcare, technology, and property development, you’ll enjoy the variety of private practice with the benefits of an in-house role.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of Dispute Resolution (a senior litigator with 15+ years’ experience), you’ll assist with a broad range of commercial disputes and litigation matters.

You’ll have the opportunity to manage matters, provide practical commercial advice, and build strong client relationships without the pressure of billable targets or business development.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with commercial disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations
• Manage matters independently with support from experienced lawyers
• Work directly with business managers and directors to understand issues and provide advice
• Draft court documents, affidavits, witness statements, motions, applications, and settlement documents
• Provide advice on contractual obligations, WHS compliance and responses to other legal processes such as, subpoenas, and notices to produce
• Liaise with Counsel, experts, and other law firms
• Conduct legal research and develop commercially focused solutions

About You

You are a commercially minded solicitor who enjoys problem-solving and wants broader exposure beyond traditional private practice.

You will have:

• 1–3 years’ post-admission experience in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of litigation processes and court procedure
• Confidence working directly with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of matters
• Strong attention to detail and commercial judgement

Why Join Kanji & Co?

• No billing targets
• No business development requirements
• Gain the best of both worlds: in-house exposure with private practice-style legal work
• Work closely with experienced senior lawyers and top-tier trained mentors
• Direct exposure to business leaders and decision makers
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Sydney CBD office

If you’re looking to take ownership of meaningful legal work and develop your commercial litigation career in a supportive in-house environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Apply now and join Kanji & Co.