Associate, Commercial Litigation

JLegal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLegal in Sydney is seeking a junior solicitor with 2–4 years’ PAE in commercial litigation to join a well-established team handling disputes from start to finish. You will work closely with senior practitioners, gain client exposure, and develop your ability to manage matters independently while benefiting from a supportive, growth-focused culture.

Exposure to insolvency-related disputes and business advisory matters with a disputes angle will further enhance your early-career trajectory in a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PAE in commercial litigation.
• Grounding in corporations law.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Sound commercial judgement and negotiation skills.
• Genuine interest in building client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial disputes from start to finish.
• Insolvency-related litigation responsibilities.
• Business advisory matters with a disputes angle.
• High level of client contact and opportunity to run matters as experience grows.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Corporations law

Client relationship building

Time management

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Team player

Job description

Sydney, Australia | Posted on 11/09/2026

Do you want to take the next step in your litigation career with a firm that gives you real responsibility and supports your growth? Our client is a respected Australian commercial law firm known for responsive, high-quality advice and a strong, people-focused culture.

The Team

The litigation group is well established and has an impressive, loyal client base. The team works hard to understand each client’s business and goals, then uses that insight to guide disputes towards a sensible, cost-effective outcome.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working with senior practitioners who are well regarded in the market, you’ll handle a broad and interesting caseload, including:

• Commercial disputes from start to finish
  
• Insolvency-related litigation
  
• Business advisory matters with a disputes angle
  

You will get a great deal of client contact and the chance to run matters yourself as your experience grows.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years’ PAE in commercial litigation
  
• A good grounding in corporations law
  
• Confidence working on your own as well as part of a close-knit team
  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
  
• Sound commercial judgement and good negotiation skills
  
• A genuine interest in building client relationships
  
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication
  
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset
  

Why Apply

• A structured path for your career development and progression
  
• Flexible and inclusive working environment
  
• Exposure to complex, quality work early in your career
  
• A supportive team that invests in its junior lawyers