Cochrane O'Higgins Lawyers

Cochrane O’Higgins Lawyers is a boutique Sydney commercial law firm built on a simple idea: legal strength and human respect should go together. Founded by Claudio Venegas after 22+ years handling complex, high-stakes matters, we practise law differently—steadfast in principle, strategically rigorous, and genuinely human.

We advise and act in Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Commercial Law, including property and commercial/retail leasing. Our focus is clear strategy, practical solutions, and outcomes that protect dignity, empower stakeholders, and create lasting value.

For College of Law students in Sydney, we represent what modern legal practice can be: high-calibre work without ego, excellence with empathy, and advocacy that stays loyal to the client’s goals.

05 Mar, 2026
Contract Casual
Cochrane O'Higgins Lawyers SYDNEY
Casual Law Student (Paralegal/ Law Clerk) Location: Sydney CBD (The Commons – Castlereagh Street) Type: Casual (ideal alongside uni/PLT) Pay: Competitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience) About us Cochrane O’Higgins Lawyers is a boutique Sydney commercial firm working in insolvency & restructuring, disputes, commercial law and leasing/property. We combine strategic rigour with a genuinely human approach—steadfast, strategic and always human. For mote details see www.cohlawyers.com.au .  The role You’ll support real matters end-to-end and learn how commercial legal work is run—practically, strategically and with care. What you’ll do ·         Legal research and short, clear issue summaries. ·         Draft first versions of correspondence, chronologies, file notes and document summaries. ·         Organise evidence, briefs and annexures; assist with court/filing packs (as appropriate). ·...
Expiration Date:
04 Apr, 2026
05 Mar, 2026
Full time Part time
Cochrane O'Higgins Lawyers SYDNEY
Graduate Lawyer (Commercial | Insolvency | Litigation/Disputes) Location: Sydney CBD (The Commons – Castlereagh Street) Type: Full-time or Part-time (flexible) Remuneration: Competitive + performance-based bonus structures About us Cochrane O’Higgins Lawyers is a boutique Sydney commercial practice advising across insolvency & restructuring, litigation & dispute resolution, commercial law, and property/commercial & retail leasing. Founded by Claudio Venegas (22+ years’ experience), we practise law that is steadfast, strategic and always human—delivering clear strategy, practical solutions and outcomes that create lasting value. The role You’ll work closely with the Managing Director on a range of commercial matters in our practice areas, including high profile litigated matters, with genuine responsibility and support. What you’ll work on ·         Commercial disputes: strategy, negotiation, mediation...
Expiration Date:
04 Apr, 2026