The Opportunity

A well-established litigation team is seeking a Senior Associate (7+ PQE), in Sydney and Norwest, to work on high-profile commercial disputes. You will collaborate with senior partners on complex contractual, equity, and property matters, and have the chance to mentor junior lawyers while taking a hands-on role in managing large-scale litigation.

This role offers direct exposure to international commercial disputes, strategic litigation planning, and advising clients on risk management and dispute resolution strategies. You will work closely with external Counsel and internal teams to ensure productive, high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

- Manage complex commercial litigation matters from start to finish
- Liaise with Counsel and clients, providing strategic advice
- Conduct detailed legal research and prepare analyses on potential litigation outcomes
- Oversee document production, discovery, and file management




- Support and mentor junior team members

Requirements / Ideal Candidate

- 7+ years PQE in commercial disputes
- Experience in large-scale litigation and complex document discovery
- Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Leadership experience with a focus on developing junior lawyers
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to manage multiple priorities

If you are interested in any of the above three roles, please email [email protected].

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