We are seeking a senior litigation lawyer to join our disputes team working on a complex commercial dispute for our Commonwealth Government client.
04th November, 2026
About the team
This is an exciting opportunity for a high performing disputes lawyer to join our litigation practice.
Our Dispute Resolution & Litigation practice is a dynamic group with a diverse range of interesting work, and a place for lawyers to further develop, grow and be part of a genuine team. Our work includes acting for state and federal governments, regulated entities and listed entities and SMEs. Our partners all have areas of expertise and industry leadership that each of our team members get to experience.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and intelligent disputes lawyer to work closely with partners and a team of lawyers and paralegals both in Canberra and nationally on a critical and complex matter for the Commonwealth Government. With direct engagement with the client and working within a large cohort focused on this particular matter, you will thrive in both working autonomously and as part of a team.
While your key focus will be on the significant Commonwealth matter, examples of the broader work the team undertakes which you will be involved in includes:
- Acting for companies in regulatory investigations (including by the ACCC)
- Acting for government agencies in respect of judicial review proceedings
- Acting for corporate entities in regulatory dispute matters
- Acting for state and federal governments on a range of advice matters
About the team
This is an exciting chance for a high performing disputes lawyer to join our litigation practice.
Our Dispute Resolution & Litigation practice is a dynamic group with a diverse range of interesting work, and a place for lawyers to further develop, grow and be part of a genuine team. Our work includes acting for state and federal governments, regulated entities and listed entities and SMEs. Our partners all have areas of expertise and industry leadership that each of our team members get to experience.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and intelligent disputes lawyer to work closely with partners and a team of lawyers and paralegals both in Canberra and nationally on a critical and complex matter for the Commonwealth Government. With direct engagement with the client and working within a large cohort focused on this particular matter, you will thrive in both working autonomously and as part of a team.
While your key focus will be on the significant Commonwealth matter, examples of the broader work the team undertakes which you will be involved in includes:
- Acting for companies in regulatory investigations (including by the ACCC)
- Acting for government agencies in respect of judicial review proceedings
- Acting for corporate entities in regulatory dispute matters
- Acting for state and federal governments on a range of advice matters
The position is offered as an initial 12 month contract to cover a period of parental leave however we will consider permanent for the right candidate.
About you
You will be an engaged and driven commercial disputes lawyer with a genuine desire to continually improve and deliver outstanding results for your clients. You will have excellent communication and drafting skills, enjoy a busy work setting and thrive in a cooperative work culture. You will be a highly skilled lawyer with outstanding technical ability and a desire to help those around you. You will enjoy working with less experienced lawyers and possess the capability to not only supervise and develop others but also motivate and contribute to the overall morale and success of the team.
In addition, you will:
- Be operating at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level with your experience gained as a commercial litigator in a well-regarded litigation practice.
- Have prior experience in investigations and/or government disputes work will be a bonus.
- Have the proven ability to coordinate, manage workflows under pressure and delegate appropriately to a team of lawyers and paralegals.
- Have experience in engaging with a broad range of individual, corporate and government clients with the ability to cultivate successful and trusted client relationships.
- Possess superior analytical, research and drafting skills.
- Hold or be in the position to hold a Baseline Security Clearance
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a successful team and advance th