Associate - Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Piper Alderman Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Study support options

Parental leave up to 26 weeks paid

Team events throughout the year

Corporate discounts

Diversity & Inclusion programs and pro

Job summary

Piper Alderman is seeking a driven lawyer with 2-4 years post-admission experience in complex commercial litigation to contribute to our high-performing Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in Sydney. The role emphasizes complex contractual disputes, regulatory proceedings, and cross-border matters, within a collegiate firm culture.

We value strong drafting skills, time management, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post admission legal experience working on complex commercial litigation matters
• Experience thriving in a high-performance environment with strong time-management
• Strong drafting skills with ability to draft court documents and affidavits
• Commitment to technical excellence and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Collaborative team player with a social working style
• Excellent academic record with strong legal skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated attitude with eagerness to learn and grow at Piper Alderman

Skills

Commercial litigation

Time management

Drafting court documents

Attention to detail

Team player

Academic excellence

Self-motivated attitude

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Our high performing, collegiate Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in Sydney is growing and we are looking for a driven individual with commercial litigation experience to play a crucial role in our team.

The role is a general commercial disputes role with an emphasis on complex contractual disputes, regulatory proceedings, corporate and trust disputes in superior courts across Australia and overseas This is an excellent career opportunity to grow and progress in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

The team is hard-working and high-performing, but collegiate, with a strong and unique pipeline of upcoming work with direct client and counsel contact.

To succeed in this role you will ideally have;

• 2 - 4 years post admission legal experience working on complex commercial litigation matters
• Experience working within a high-performance environment where you have mastered the ability to effectively manage your own time and work to deadlines
• Strong drafting skills with specific ability to draft court documents and affidavits
• A commitment to technical excellence and delivery of high-quality outcomes to our clients
• A team player who enjoys a collaborative working style and social environment
• An excellent academic record coupled with strong technical legal skills and a high level of attention to detail
• A self-motivated and “can-do” attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow your career with Piper Alderman

About Us

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.

Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks.

At Piper Alderman we promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including, but not limited to:

• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
• An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
• A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible!
• A range of corporate discounts.
• Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono and secondment work.

If you have questions or would like further information about this opportunity, please contact *******@piperalderman.com.au