Associate / Senior Associate | Commercial Litigation | Sydney

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

Job summary

Montgomery in Sydney is seeking a Lawyer or Senior Associate to join its market-leading Disputes & Investigations team.

You will advise on complex commercial disputes, regulatory inquiries and high-profile litigation, working closely with Partners and a national team.

Candidates with private practice and court experience, strong research, drafting and client-relations skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in commercial litigation gained within a well-regarded national or international law firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex commercial disputes, including high-value litigation and arbitration.
• Act for corporate and institutional clients in regulatory inquiries and investigations.
• Assist with class actions, corporate crime matters and internal investigations.
• Work on significant public inquiries and regulatory proceedings.
• Advise on disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate | Commercial Litigation | Sydney

Our client is a leading Australian law firm with a Band 1 ranked Disputes & Investigations practice.

The Team
The Disputes & Investigations team advises major Australian and international clients on complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and high-profile litigation matters. The practice handles complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and high-profile litigation across domestic and international matters.

The Role
An excellent opportunity exists for a Lawyer or Senior Associate to join a market-leading Disputes & Investigations practice.
Working closely with experienced Litigation Partners and a collaborative national team, you will:

• Advise on complex commercial and contractual disputes, including high-value litigation and arbitration matters.
• Act for major corporate and institutional clients in regulatory inquiries, investigations and enforcement proceedings.
• Assist with class actions, corporate crime matters and internal investigations.
• Work on significant public inquiries, Royal Commissions and other regulatory proceedings.
• Advise on disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development and the ongoing growth of the practice.

About you
Ideally, you will have experience in commercial litigation gained within a well-regarded national or international law firm, with candidates combining private practice and court experience also considered.
Additionally, you will have:

• Strong experience in commercial disputes, litigation and dispute resolution.
• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• A sound understanding of litigation processes and complex commercial and regulatory matters.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• A genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers, building client relationships and contributing to business development.

Additional information

• Band 1 ranked Disputes & Investigations practice
• High-profile litigation matters