Job Description

Lead a Growing Practice. Build Your Career. Pathway to Equity.

Are you ready to lead a growing practice, build a high-performing team and accelerate your pathway to equity?

Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers is a thriving specialist Business & Litigation firm with a strong reputation in Commercial Litigation, Building & Construction Law, Corporate & Commercial Law, Workplace Law and 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 are seeking a 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, bureaucracy or slow progression,
• build a team and grow our client base,
• create a faster pathway to equity, and
• enjoy the upside of building something, with the backing of an established firm.

Why Join Us?

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, proven systems and experienced colleagues behind you.

Our Solicitors are encouraged to build their expertise, 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 another Senior Solicitor role. It is a leadership role.

You will lead our Commercial Litigation practice in Sydney, working closely with both our Managing Partner and our Head of Commercial Litigation (National).

You will:

• lead and grow the Sydney Commercial Litigation practice,
• solve problems, working on complex matters,
• develop and strengthen client and referrer relationships,
• drive business development and market profile in Sydney,
• mentor and develop Solicitors across the Sydney team,
• contribute to broader firm strategy and growth,
• help shape culture, standards and 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 role is likely to suit you if you:

• have 8+ years PAE in a commercial litigation practice (with experience in building and construction law, corporate litigation, insolvency and professional negligence preferred),
• are an accomplished litigator ready for a true practice leadership role,
• are frustrated by limited progression, politics or bureaucracy,
• are already leading informally and ready for formal authority,
• are commercially minded and energised by growth,
• have strong client relationship skills, existing referral partners and business development capability,
• are an Accredited Specialist or interested in obtaining specialist accreditation,
• value high standards, collaboration and excellent client service, and
• are ambitious for equity and long-term influence.

What’s in It for You?

We value strong 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 to equity,
• Specialist Accreditation bonus,
• annual CPD budget,
• 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,
• a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, and
• a People First culture that focuses on high performance that is sustainable.

How To Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and believe you would thrive in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.