Associate/Senior Associate- Finance

Empire Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Incentive bonus program

Wellbeing initiatives

Career progression and mentoring

Social and team-building activities

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Empire Group in Sydney is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Finance Disputes & Recoveries team. You will manage mortgage enforcement, debt recovery and enforcement matters for major financial institutions, with clear progression and strong mentorship.

You'll handle possession proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, advise clients on recoveries strategies, draft court documents, and liaise with borrowers, counsel and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' post-admission experience in mortgage enforcement, recoveries, finance litigation or debt recovery.
• Strong knowledge of court processes and legislative frameworks relevant to recoveries and enforcement matters.
• Experience managing matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management capabilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A commercial, solutions-focused approach to client service.
• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities within a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy portfolio of mortgage enforcement, debt recovery and enforcement matters
• Conduct possession proceedings across multiple jurisdictions
• Advise financial institution clients on recoveries strategies and enforcement options
• Draft court documents, affidavits, submissions and related correspondence
• Liaise directly with clients, borrowers, external stakeholders and counsel
• Develop specialist expertise within the finance disputes and recoveries space
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice

Skills

Mortgage enforcement

Debt recovery

Finance litigation

Court procedures

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Finance Disputes & Recoveries

Manage a busy mortgage enforcement practice | Strong financial institution client base | Clear career progression | Supportive and collaborative team

The Opportunity

An opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate (3-5 years' PAE) to join a highly regarded Finance Disputes & Recoveries practice. This is an opportunity to join a growing and successful team that acts for major financial institutions, across a broad range of mortgage enforcement, debt recovery and enforcement matters.

About the Firm

You will join a well-established commercial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. The firm is recognised for its commitment to professional development, client service excellence and creating an environment where lawyers are empowered to take ownership of their matters while receiving ongoing mentorship and support. With a strong financial services client base and a growing disputes practice, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team that combines high-quality work with a positive and inclusive culture.

About the Role

As an Associate / Senior Associate, you will:

• Manage a busy portfolio of mortgage enforcement, debt recovery and enforcement matters
• Conduct possession proceedings across multiple jurisdictions
• Advise financial institution clients on recoveries strategies and enforcement options
• Draft court documents, affidavits, submissions and related correspondence
• Liaise directly with clients, borrowers, external stakeholders and counsel
• Manage matters autonomously from commencement through to resolution-li>
• Develop specialist expertise within the finance disputes and recoveries space
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of a highly regarded practice

About You

3-5 years' post-admission experience in mortgage enforcement, recoveries, finance litigation or debt recovery.

• Strong knowledge of court processes and legislative frameworks relevant to recoveries and enforcement matters
• Experience managing matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and time management capabilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• A commercial, solutions-focused approach to client service
• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities within a busy practice

Why Join?

• Join an industry-recognised Commercial Disputes team with an outstanding culture
• Work closely with leading financial institution clients
• Enjoy genuine responsibility and autonomy from day one
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Free fitness classes and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives
• Incentive bonus program
• Regular social and team-building activities
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Structured career progression and mentoring
• Competitive remuneration package

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 genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.