Disputes lawyer, 3-5 PAE

Holding Redlich

Sydney

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Holding Redlich is recruiting an Associate or Junior Senior Associate for our national Litigation & Disputes team. The role focuses on property and leasing disputes, with opportunities to handle complex matters from strategy through to resolution.

You will work closely with partners, manage client engagements, and benefit from strong mentoring within a collaborative culture. Excellent career progression within a premier client base is offered.

Qualifications

3+ years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation or property disputes.
Court appearance experience and confidence in litigation processes.
Strong drafting skills across pleadings, affidavits and witness statements.
Excellent analytical and legal research capabilities.
Attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
Client-focused approach with relationship management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of property and leasing disputes.
Work on complex litigation matters from strategy to resolution.
Develop technical expertise and commercial acumen.
Autonomy with strong partner support and mentorship.
Progress career within a collaborative and growing team serving premium clients.

Skills

Post-admission experience

Court appearance experience

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitask management

Client-focused approach

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Proactive attitude

Job description

About the Team

Our national Litigation & Disputes team is recognised as a market leader, with a number of practitioners acknowledged as experts in their field.

Our team includes a number of recognised experts who act for prominent institutional landlords, property owners and managers across Australia. We advise on a broad range of property and leasing disputes, delivering strategic and commercially focused outcomes for our clients.

This practice offers exposure to a diverse and challenging mix of work, including:

Commercial, retail and industrial leasing disputes
Misrepresentation and unconscionable conduct claims
Termination, make good, abandonment and third-party property claims
Enforcement of landlord rights and remedies for lease breaches
Urgent interlocutory applications, including relief against forfeiture
Contractual interpretation and retail leasing legislation issues
Statutory breach notices and enforcement actions
Insolvency-related litigation, including bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings
Sale and acquisition of land disputes
Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and conciliation

22nd October, 2026

About the Team

Our national Litigation & Disputes team is recognised as a market leader, with a number of practitioners acknowledged as experts in their field.

This practice offers exposure to a diverse and challenging mix of work, including:

Commercial, retail and industrial leasing disputes
Misrepresentation and unconscionable conduct claims
Refurbishment, relocation and demolition disputes
Termination, make good, abandonment and third-party property claims
Property development disputes
Enforcement of landlord rights and remedies for lease breaches
Urgent interlocutory applications, including relief against forfeiture
Contractual interpretation and retail leasing legislation issues
Statutory breach notices and enforcement actions
Insolvency-related litigation, including bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings
Sale and acquisition of land disputes
Franchising disputes
Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and conciliation

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate or Junior Senior Associate with a minimum of 3 years' post-admission experience to join this highly regarded practice.

Working closely with partners you will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of property and leasing disputes. You will have the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters from strategy through to resolution, while continuing to develop your technical expertise and commercial acumen.

This role offers significant client exposure and increasing responsibility, with the autonomy expected of your level of experience while benefiting from strong partner support and mentorship.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to accelerate their career within a collaborative and growing team that services a premium client base.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

At least 3 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation, disputes or property litigation
Experience managing a variety of disputes, ideally including property and leasing matters
Court appearance experience and confidence engaging in litigation processes
Strong drafting skills across pleadings, affidavits, witness statements and other evidentiary material
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and legal research capabilities
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to effectively manage multiple matters and competing priorities
A client-focused approach with strong relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor and support junior team members
A proactive attitude, commercial awareness and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded property disputes practice and work alongside recognised industry leaders on high-quality matters. You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative culture, direct client engagement, and genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you're looking to take the next step in your litigation career and build your expertise in property and leasing disputes, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we are

Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Employee benefits

At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.

Our benefits include:

A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices
Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office
Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and recognition

We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.