Associate / Senior Associate- Commercial Litigation
Associate / Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation
High-quality disputes work | Direct client exposure | Strong mentoring | Genuine career progression
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded and growing commercial litigation practice in Sydney.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of complex commercial disputes, insolvency-related litigation, shareholder and contractual disputes, debt recovery matters and enforcement proceedings.
Working closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers, you will enjoy significant client contact, autonomy and responsibility while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative team environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer seeking quality work, solid career development and a genuine pathway to progression.
About the Firm
Our client is a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for delivering strategic and commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, including businesses, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, private clients and corporate entities.
The team is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to mentoring and developing its lawyers.
Lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of matters, build client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
About the Role
As an Associate / Senior Associate, you will:
Manage a diverse range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters




Run matters from commencement through to resolution, including court proceedings, mediations and settlement negotiations
Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and other court documents
Advise clients on litigation risk, strategy and commercial outcomes
Work closely with partners on complex and high-value disputes
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Attend mediations, interlocutory hearings and court appearances
Mentor and support junior lawyers where appropriate
Contribute to business development and the growth of the practice
About You
To be successful, you will ideally have:
2+ years PQE ( Associate) or 5+ years PQE ( SA) in commercial litigation
Strong experience managing commercial dispute matters
Excellent drafting, analytical and technical legal skills
Experience appearing in courts, mediations or settlement conferences
Strong communication and relationship management skills
A commercial mindset and strategic approach to dispute resolution
The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
A genuine interest in developing client relationships and progressing your career
Why Apply?
High-quality and varied commercial litigation work




Direct access to experienced and supportive partners
Strong mentoring and professional development opportunities
Meaningful client contact and responsibility
Collaborative and down-to-earth team culture
Flexible working arrangements
Explicit career progression pathway
Competitive remuneration package
Stable and growing practice with an excellent reputation
Interested?
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, or to explore other commercial litigation roles across the Sydney market, please contact:
Karen Horovitz
Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant - Legal Professional
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Karen is a Senior Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group, bringing over a decade of recruitment experience and a deep understanding of the Sydney legal market.
She specialises in connecting lawyers with leading private practice and in-house opportunities and is passionate about helping legal professionals find opportunities aligned with their career goals.
If this opportunity isn't quite what you're looking for, get in touch to discuss other opportunities that may be a better fit for your experience and career aspirations.
At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply.
Our focus is on creating fair, accessible and culturally safe recruitment processes that reflect and respect the communities we serve.
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📌 Associate / Senior Associate- Commercial Litigation (Sydney)
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