Associate / Senior Associate- Commercial Litigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Direct access to partners

Mentoring and development

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Empire Group in Sydney seeks an Associate or Senior Associate to join its commercial litigation team. You will manage a diverse range of disputes, run matters through court processes and mediations, and closely advise clients on strategy and risk.

The role offers mentoring and a clear pathway to progression within a supportive team. You will work with partners on high-value disputes, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development while enjoying flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE for Associate level or 5+ years PQE for Senior Associate in commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical legal skills.
• Experience appearing in courts or mediations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of commercial litigation matters.
• Run matters from inception to resolution, including court proceedings and mediations.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits and court documents.
• Advise clients on litigation risk and strategy.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support business development.

Skills

Legal drafting

Oral advocacy

Client relationship mgmt

Dispute resolution

Education

LLB/JD in Law

Tools

Time management

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation

High-quality disputes work | Direct client exposure | Strong mentoring | Genuine career progression

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associateto join a highly regarded and growing commercial litigation practice in Sydney. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of complex commercial disputes, insolvency-related litigation, shareholder and contractual disputes, debt recovery matters and enforcement proceedings. Working closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers, you will enjoy significant client contact, autonomy and responsibility while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer seeking quality work, strong career development and a genuine pathway to progression.

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for delivering strategic and commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, including businesses, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, private clients and corporate entities. The team is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to mentoring and developing its lawyers. Lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of matters, build client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

About the Role

As an Associate / Senior Associate, you will:

• Manage a diverse range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters
• Run matters from commencement through to resolution, including court proceedings, mediations and settlement negotiations
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and other court documents
• Advise clients on litigation risk, strategy and commercial outcomes
• Work closely with partners on complex and high-value disputes
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Attend mediations, interlocutory hearings and court appearances
• Mentor and support junior lawyers where appropriate
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the practice

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• 2+ years PQE ( Associate) or 5+ years PQE ( SA) in commercial litigation
• Strong experience managing commercial dispute matters
• Excellent drafting, analytical and technical legal skills
• Experience appearing in courts, mediations or settlement conferences
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• A commercial mindset and strategic approach to dispute resolution
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
• A genuine interest in developing client relationships and progressing your career

Why Apply?

• High-quality and varied commercial litigation work
• Direct access to experienced and supportive partners
• Strong mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Meaningful client contact and responsibility
• Collaborative and down-to-earth team culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression pathway
• Competitive remuneration package
• Stable and growing practice with an excellent reputation

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible and culturally safe recruitment processes that reflect and respect the communities we serve.