Litigation and Disputes Associates

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Flexible leave options

Career mentorship and progression

Modern offices and collaborative env.

Wellbeing initiatives and EAP

Employee referral bonus

Dress-for-your-day policy

Job summary

Naiman Clarke is seeking a Litigation & Disputes Lawyer to join a national practice, focusing on complex property and leasing disputes for institutional landlords and property managers. You will work with recognised industry experts and partners on a diverse caseload.

You will manage both litigation strategy and dispute resolution, drafting pleadings and appearing in courts and tribunals, with direct client contact and opportunities for career progression, and direct partner mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation or property litigation.
• Experience managing litigation matters, especially property or leasing disputes.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills with court proceedings experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and build effective client relationships.
• Commercial awareness and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial, retail and industrial leasing disputes.
• Advise on lease breaches, termination, make good obligations and landlord rights.
• Handle property development, contractual and insolvency-related disputes.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, witness statements and other court documents.
• Assist with urgent interlocutory applications and appear in courts and tribunals.
• Work directly with partners and clients on litigation strategy, mediation and dispute resolution.

Skills

Drafting

Legal research

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation & Disputes Lawyer to join a highly regarded national practice, working alongside recognised industry experts on a diverse range of complex property and leasing disputes for prominent institutional landlords, property owners and managers.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible working hours and family-friendly policies.
• Flexible leave options, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Direct partner mentorship and opportunities for career progression.
• Modern offices and a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including EAP, flu vaccinations and social activities.
• Employee referral bonus and a dress-for-your-day policy.

What you will be doing

• Manage a portfolio of commercial, retail and industrial leasing disputes.
• Advise on lease breaches, termination, make good obligations and landlord rights.
• Handle property development, contractual and insolvency-related disputes.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, witness statements and other court documents.
• Assist with urgent interlocutory applications and appear in courts and tribunals.
• Work directly with partners and clients on litigation strategy, mediation and dispute resolution.

Skills & experience

• Minimum 3 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation, disputes or property litigation.
• Experience managing litigation matters, ideally involving property or leasing disputes.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills, with experience in court proceedings.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and build effective client relationships.
• Commercial awareness, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

About the company

Our client is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia.

The firm advises major public and private companies, as well as all levels of government.

Its national Litigation & Disputes practice acts for prominent institutional landlords, property owners and managers.

The firm has received recognition from WGEA, Australasian Lawyer, Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide.

Job Reference: AB/55696