Associate | Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Class Actions

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

Job summary

MinterEllison in Sydney is seeking an Associate to join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Class Actions practice. You will work directly with Partners on high-profile, complex disputes across Australia and New Zealand.

The role offers exposure to class actions, large commercial litigation and regulatory investigations, with a collaborative national team and opportunities to develop technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 3 years' post-admission experience in litigation (class actions experience highly regarded)
• strong technical expertise in commercial dispute resolution matters
• a high level of technical excellence and attention to detail
• strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients, counsel and experts
• the ability to work autonomously while thriving in a team-based, collaborative environment
• resilience and a commitment to excellence that matches our own
• pride in your work and who you work for

Responsibilities

• Join the Sydney team and advise on high-profile, complex disputes including class actions, large commercial litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Work directly with Partners to support matters for Australian and international clients.
• Contribute to a collaborative national team focused on delivering excellence and growth.

Skills

Litigation experience

Class actions

Commercial dispute resolution

Autonomous working

Client relationship management

Job description

Associate | Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Class Actions

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

The Role

MinterEllison is a market leading class actions practice with deep expertise in the strategic defence of complex, high profile claims across Australia and New Zealand. The team has acted in many of the most significant recent class actions, including matters shaping the development of Australian class actions law, and is trusted by corporates facing heightened litigation, regulatory and reputational risk.

A great opportunity currently exists for a litigation and dispute resolution Associate to join our Sydney team. Working directly with Partners; David Taylor, Beverley Newbold, James Beaton, Caitlin Murray and William Nolan. You will join a specialist practice advising on high profile, complex disputes including class actions, large commercial litigation and regulatory investigations.

Our clients span a broad range of sectors, including both Australian and International clients, providing the opportunity to build experience on matters that are both challenging and high impact.

About you

You are a motivated, focused and enthusiastic lawyer seeking a new challenge within a highly collaborative, well-regarded, and personable, national team.

We're interested in lawyers who bring:

• 3 years' post-admission experience in litigation (class actions experience highly regarded);
• strong technical expertise in commercial dispute resolution matters;
• a high level of technical excellence and attention to detail;
• strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients, counsel and experts;
• the ability to work autonomously while thriving in a team-based, collaborative environment;
• resilience and a commitment to excellence that matches our own; and
• pride in your work and who you work for.

If you're looking to step into a role where you'll consistently work on complex, market-leading matters, we'd love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.