Associate / Senior Associate- Commercial Litigation

Empire Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring

Job summary

Empire Group in Sydney is seeking Associate/Senior Associate in Commercial Litigation to handle diverse disputes, with direct client contact and autonomy.

You will work with Partners, draft pleadings, appearances, and contribute to business development, with mentoring and progression.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commercial mindset and strategic approach to dispute resolution.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.
• Genuine interest in developing client relationships and progressing your career.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

PQE 2+ yrs

PQE 5+ yrs SA

Commercial litigation

Drafting skills

Court appearances

Client relationships

Autonomy

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate- Commercial Litigation

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 Associate to 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

Interested? For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, or to explore other commercial litigation roles across the Sydney market, please contact:

Karen Horovitz

Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant - Legal Professional

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**************@empiregroup.com.au

Karen is a Senior Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group, bringing over a decade of recruitment experience and a deep understanding of the Sydney legal market. She specialises in connecting lawyers with leading private practice and in-house opportunities and is passionate about helping legal professionals find opportunities aligned with their career goals.

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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.