Associate - Commercial Litigation (3-6+ PQE)

Practice People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Practicepeople is recruiting for a globally recognised disputes practice offering exposure to high-profile commercial litigation, investigations, regulatory proceedings and class actions across Australia and internationally. You will join a market-leading global team and work on cross-border matters.

The role suits a lawyer with 4+ years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, plus exposure to regulatory matters, investigations or class actions is valued.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Exposure to regulatory matters, investigations or class actions highly regarded.
• Strong analytic, organisational and matter management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex commercial litigation, regulatory proceedings, investigations, arbitrations and class actions for diverse clients.
• Work on cross-border disputes involving financial institutions and multinational corporations.
• Collaborate with litigation, transactional and advisory teams to manage risk and achieve commercial outcomes.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Regulatory matters

Investigations

Cross-border disputes

Client engagement

Job description

Introduction

Join a globally recognised disputes practice advising on complex commercial litigation, investigations, regulatory proceedings and class actions across Australia and internationally. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border matters while developing your expertise within a market-leading global team.

About the Firm

This international law firm is recognised for its collaborative and inclusive culture, advising clients on complex disputes, transactions and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions and industries.

The Role

• Advise on complex commercial litigation, regulatory proceedings, investigations, arbitrations and class actions for a diverse range of clients.
• Work on cross-border disputes involving financial institutions, multinational corporations, private equity firms, funds and prominent individuals.
• Collaborate closely with litigation, transactional and advisory teams to help clients manage risk and achieve commercial outcomes.

About You

• You will ideally have 4+ years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, with exposure to contentious regulatory matters, investigations or class actions highly regarded.
• You bring strong analytical, organisational and matter management skills, together with excellent academic credentials and technical legal ability.
• You are a collaborative and commercially minded lawyer who enjoys client engagement, business development, mentoring junior lawyers and ongoing professional development.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Work on high-profile domestic and international disputes within a globally integrated litigation practice.
• Access extensive learning and development opportunities through formal training, mentoring, coaching and hands‑on experience.
• Join an inclusive and collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives, career growth and cross-border collaboration.