Associate / Senior Associate – Finance Disputes & Recoveries
Manage a busy mortgage enforcement practice | Strong financial institution client base | Clear career progression | Supportive and collaborative team
The Opportunity
An opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate (3-5 years' PAE) to join a highly regarded Finance Disputes & Recoveries practice.
This is an opportunity to join a growing and successful team that acts for major financial institutions, across a broad range of mortgage enforcement, debt recovery and enforcement matters.
About the Firm
You will join a well-established commercial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.
The firm is recognised for its commitment to career development, client service excellence and creating an environment where lawyers are empowered to take ownership of their matters while receiving ongoing mentorship and support.
With a strong financial services client base and a growing disputes practice, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team that combines high-quality work with a positive and inclusive culture.
About the Role
As an Associate / Senior Associate, you will:
Manage a busy portfolio of mortgage enforcement, debt recovery and enforcement matters
Conduct possession proceedings across multiple jurisdictions
Advise financial institution clients on recoveries strategies and enforcement options
Draft court documents, affidavits, submissions and related correspondence
Liaise directly with clients, borrowers, external stakeholders and counsel
Manage matters autonomously from commencement through to resolution-li>




Develop specialist expertise within the finance disputes and recoveries space
Contribute to the continued growth and success of a highly regarded practice
About You
3-5 years' post-admission experience in mortgage enforcement, recoveries, finance litigation or debt recovery.
Strong knowledge of court processes and legislative frameworks relevant to recoveries and enforcement matters
Experience managing matters with a high degree of autonomy
Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and time management capabilities
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
A commercial, solutions-focused approach to client service
The ability to effectively manage competing priorities within a busy practice
Why Join?
Join an industry-recognised Commercial Disputes team with an outstanding culture
Work closely with leading financial institution clients
Enjoy genuine responsibility and autonomy from day one
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Free fitness classes and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives
Incentive bonus program
Regular social and team-building activities
Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities
Structured career progression and mentoring
Competitive remuneration package
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 genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
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📌 Associate/Senior Associate- Finance (Sydney)
🏢 empire group
📍 Sydney