Dispute Resolution Lawyer – High-Value Litigation & Govt

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Structured development framework

Mental well-being support

Premium client base

Job summary

empire group in Canberra is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our premier Dispute Resolution practice. You will manage a sophisticated portfolio of disputes, acting for high-profile Commonwealth agencies, tier-one contractors, developers and major corporations.

Working alongside leading partners, you will run or assist on complex litigation, provide strategic advice, mentor junior lawyers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture that values well-being and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years pae in litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong drafting, advisory, and negotiation skills
• Track record of mentoring junior lawyers and supervising the team
• Excellent communication and ability to build client relationships

Responsibilities

• Running or assisting on complex, high-value litigation and dispute resolution (ADR) processes.
• Providing proactive, strategic advice to clients
• Preparing high-quality pleadings, evidence, court submissions, and security of payment claims
• Serving as a primary point of contact for sophisticated institutional clients and government stakeholders

Skills

Litigation & dispute resolution

Drafting

Advisory

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Job description

empire group in Canberra is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our premier Dispute Resolution practice. You will manage a sophisticated portfolio of disputes, acting for high-profile Commonwealth agencies, tier-one contractors, developers and major corporations.

Working alongside leading partners, you will run or assist on complex litigation, provide strategic advice, mentor junior lawyers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture that values well-being and work-life balance.