Associate, Corporate and Regulatory Disputes

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

Job summary

Montgomery is seeking an Associate in its Corporate and Regulatory Disputes team in Sydney. You will work on complex commercial disputes, including regulatory investigations and cross-border litigation, with exposure to high-profile matters.

You will develop drafting and litigation skills, manage matters with senior lawyers, interact with clients and counsel, and contribute to delivering commercially focused outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' post-admission experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting skills, including pleadings, court documents and affidavits.
• Experience managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent technical legal skills, strong academics and exceptional attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a genuine desire to learn and progress.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters and contribute to drafting pleadings, court documents and affidavits.
• Develop litigation skills and support senior lawyers across a broad range of disputes.
• Assist with regulatory proceedings, corporate and trust disputes, and cross-border litigation.
• Collaborate with clients, counsel and colleagues to deliver commercially focused outcomes.

Skills

Litigation

Drafting

Time management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Team player

Job description

Associate, Corporate and Regulatory Disputes

We are working with a large Australian commercial law firm in their search for an Associate level solicitor to join their high-performing commercial disputes team.

Offering exposure to complex, high-profile litigation and a strong pipeline of work, this role is ideal for a commercially minded litigator looking to deepen their technical expertise, take ownership of matters and work alongside experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

You will work across a broad range of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on:

• Regulatory proceedings and investigations.
• Corporate and trust disputes.
• Litigation before superior courts across Australia and internationally.

The Opportunity

You will work across a broad range of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on:

• Complex contractual disputes.
• Regulatory proceedings and investigations.
• Corporate and trust disputes.
• Litigation before superior courts across Australia and internationally.

Working closely with senior lawyers, clients and counsel, you will have the opportunity to manage matters, develop your drafting and litigation skills, and contribute to the delivery of commercially focused outcomes.

Requirements

To be successful, you will have:

• 2–5 years' post-admission experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting skills, including pleadings, court documents and affidavits.
• Experience managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent technical legal skills, strong academics and exceptional attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a genuine desire to learn and progress.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing team.

Contact

For further information, please contactAndrew Reeson [phone] *** or*****@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact*****@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.

Additional information

• 2 to 5 years' PAE
• Corporate, commercial and regulatory disputes
• Working across a number of partners