About the role
Join a dynamic national Disputes & Insolvency team where you’ll support a broad mix of private and public sector clients on commercial disputes, taxation disputes and insolvency matters.
This role is ideal for an early career Solicitor who wants hands on experience, genuine mentorship, and exposure to complex matters early on. You’ll work closely with Principals and senior lawyers who will actively support your development – including your advocacy skills, technical capabilities and confidence in managing your own matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the management of a diverse portfolio of disputes and insolvency matters
- Undertaking legal research.
- Briefing Counsel.
- Preparing court documents.
- Communicating with clients and other solicitors.
- Contributing to strategy development on matters.
- Attending and appearing at court, mediations and client meetings with increasing autonomy as your confidence grows.
About the team
The Disputes & Insolvency team is one of MCW’s largest national practice groups. You will work alongside experienced Principals and supportive colleagues who value collaboration, knowledge sharing and a considered approach to delivering high quality legal services.
With a strong national presence and a well established reputation, the team offers a structured environment for junior lawyers to develop their skills and gain exposure to complex, high quality matters.
Based in our Sydney office, located a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, you will join a professional, collaborative workplace with opportunities to build your capability, expand your network and contribute to meaningful work from the outset.
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, initiative, and a desire to keep developing. The ideal candidate will have:
- 1–2 years’ post admission experience.
- Previous experience in commercial disputes and/or insolvency (or strong interest with some exposure).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with enthusiasm for court work and advocacy.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work.
- Sound problem solving skills and the ability to pick up new concepts quickly.
- Strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
- A proactive approach to learning, growth, and participating in business development.
Why Join?
At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we’re committed to creating an environment where ambitious early career lawyers can thrive. You’ll enjoy:
- A competitive salary package.
- Structured mentoring and development pathways.
- A supportive and genuinely collaborative culture.
- Opportunities to work on significant matters with national impact.
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
About McInnes Wilson
We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
- Progressive paid parental leave policy including superannuation contributions on paid parental leave
- Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
- Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies
- Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.
