Joining the team at The Law Office of Conrad Curry is a great career step.

Senior Litigation Lawyer – Transition to Practice Lead

• Clear pathway to Practice Lead within six months
• High-quality litigation files with strong administrative support
• Growing, profitable firm with genuine leadership influence

We are seeking a senior litigator capable of operating with authority, commercial judgment, and leadership maturity.

This position will commence at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level and is designed to transition into Practice Lead of our Commercial & General Litigation department within six months.

This role may be based in our Newcastle or Central Coast office, depending on the successful candidate’s location and client base.

The Opportunity

You will be entrusted to:

• Run and develop the Commercial & General Litigation department
• Manage complex and high-value disputes independently
• Make settlement and strategic recommendations with confidence
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers
• Drive referral relationships and departmental growth
• Contribute to financial performance and reporting
• Shape the direction of the practice within the firm’s strategic framework

This is a leadership-capable role from day one. You will operate with autonomy within established policies and governance structures.

Support will be available as you establish yourself; however, this role requires a litigator ready to assume responsibility quickly and lead with authority.

The Firm

The Law Office of Conrad Curry is a locally owned and rapidly expanding firm with offices in Newcastle and the Central Coast.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service and outcomes across commercial and general litigation, estate disputes, estate planning, and personal injury including medical negligence.

We operate with commercial discipline, strategic focus, and a progressive mindset. We are continually refining our systems, performance frameworks, and leadership structure. Our trajectory is upward and deliberate.

Equally important is our culture. We maintain high professional standards within a respectful, collaborative environment. We value accountability, clear communication and continual improvement. We are building a strong, sustainable firm and are intentional about creating a workplace where capable professionals can lead, contribute and thrive.

About You

You will likely bring:

• 5+ years PAE with substantial litigation experience
• Strong commercial judgment and independent decision-making capability
• Confidence in managing complex matters end-to-end
• The ability to mentor and lead junior practitioners
• A strategic mindset and interest in practice growth
• Specialist accreditation (or willingness to obtain it) highly regarded

You may be:

• A Senior Associate seeking genuine leadership influence
• A Special Counsel ready to run a department
• A litigator frustrated by limited progression in a larger firm and seeking real authority and leadership
• An experienced litigator operating independently who is ready to align with a growing firm and leverage stronger infrastructure and strategic support

Why This Role Is Different

This is an opportunity to:

• Lead without micromanagement
• Influence strategy
• Build something meaningful
• Operate within a growing and progressive firm
• Step into genuine authority rather than incremental promotion

Apply

If you are commercially minded, progressive and ready to operate at leadership level, we invite you to apply via the link with your resume and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.  Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews conducted without delay.