Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Disputes & Investigations| Permanent
Sydney | Hybrid
Elevate has partnered with a leading specialist law firm operating at the forefront of cyber, privacy, technology risk, regulatory investigations and complex disputes.
For catering the continued growth, we are seeking a talented Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join the Disputes & Investigations team. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge matters involving digital risk, data incidents, regulatory scrutiny and emerging technology-related disputes, while enjoying significant autonomy, direct client engagement and transparent progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with a highly regarded leadership team, you will take ownership of complex disputes, investigations and strategic advisory matters across a diverse client base. Key areas of work include:
- Commercial and complex litigation.
- Insurance and professional indemnity disputes.
- Regulatory investigations and enforcement matters.
- Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O;) claims.
- Data breach litigation and privacy complaints.
- Class actions and emerging digital sector disputes.
- Risk and crisis response matters arising from cyber incidents.
About You
We are looking for an Australian-qualified lawyer with 5 years' PQE and:
- Strong experience in commercial litigation, insurance litigation, or a combination of both.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex matters and litigation strategy.
- Excellent drafting, advocacy and dispute resolution skills.
- Strong commercial judgement and client relationship management capabilities.
- Experience advising on regulatory investigations, professional indemnity, financial lines or complex disputes will be highly regarded.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for the evolving areas of cyber, privacy, technology and digital risk .
Why Join?
- Work on some of Australia's most interesting and emerging disputes.
- Significant matter ownership and autonomy .
- Exposure to cyber, privacy, technology and digital risk issues .
- Collaborative,
specialist environment alongside legal and non-legal experts .
- Clear career progression within a growing practice .
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements .
If you are a commercially minded litigator looking to broaden your practice into one of the fastest-growing areas of the legal market, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
To Apply:
If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to
Jerome Dupuy–
[email protected]
- Your updated/ most recent resume *please ensure it has your email address and phone number.
- An email stating how your experience relates to the requirements above.
About Elevate
Elevate’s global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs!
Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.
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