Litigation Associate

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

Job summary

PQE Partners represents a highly regarded national property law firm in Sydney. The Associate will work directly under an accomplished partner, handling a mix of litigation, advisory and commercial property matters.

This is a collegiate team that values long-term development and realistic targets. You will support across strata and community title disputes, property development and construction issues, and debt recovery, with growing responsibility as you progress.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in litigation is required.
• Strata/property experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support across a diverse range of property-related commercial disputes, litigation and advisory matters.
• Handle strata and community title disputes, property development, leasing and general property law.
• Work on construction disputes and broader contractual issues.
• Assist with debt recovery and enforcement.
• Draft legal correspondence, court documents and client advice.
• Attend court hearings and prepare materials for interlocutory and final hearings.
• Brief counsel and assist with witness and expert evidence.
• Manage own files with growing responsibility.

Skills

Litigation

3+ years PQE

Strata/Property experience

Job description

• Learn from the best - you'll be working with some of Australia's leading experts in this space
• Genuine work life balance - industry leading billable targets
• Career progression opportunities - having placed several lawyers here already, we can vouch for this and much more!

PQE Partners are representing a highly regarded national property law firm, known for their deep expertise across strata and community titles, property development and litigation. As the firm continues its expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join the Sydney team.

This is a unique chance to work directly under a highly accomplished and esteemed partner with over 20 years of experience in this area. You’ll work closely with him, and alongside some of Australia’s top practitioners in this space on a high-quality mix of litigation, advisory and commercial property matters.

Having placed several lawyers with this firm nationally, we can genuinely vouch for the culture and quality of the team. They are a collegiate, down-to-earth group who take pride in producing excellent work, support each other properly and are serious about long-term career development. Expectations are high, but realistic, and work life balance is genuinely respected rather than simply talked about.

Key Responsibilities

You will support across a diverse range of property-related commercial disputes, litigation and advisory matters, including:

• Strata and community title disputes
• Property development, insurance, leasing and general property law
• Construction disputes and broader contractual issues
• Debt recovery and enforcement
• Drafting legal correspondence, court documents and client advice
• Attending court hearings and preparing materials for both interlocutory and final hearings
• Briefing counsel and assisting with witness and expert evidence
• Managing your own files with growing responsibility

About You

You will be a litigation lawyer at least 3 years PQE - more experienced candidates will be considered too. Strata/property experience would be highly regarded but it is not essential.

You need to be ambitious and a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What’s on Offer

This is a standout opportunity to develop your legal career under the guidance of exceptional leaders and within a firm that is highly respected in this space. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of matters, enjoy structured mentorship and support and be part of an expanding office where your contribution will be valued. This firm offers industry leading billable targets that are very achievable because they understand the how important it is for employees to balance work and life!