Litigation Associate or Senior Associate | High-Profile, Complex Disputes

MRA Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

MRA Search is assisting a prestigious global law firm in Sydney to recruit an experienced commercial litigation lawyer for a high-performing team. The role involves handling high-stakes disputes across Australia, with exposure to trials and arbitration for ASX-listed companies and high net worth individuals.

You will work alongside market-leading partners, gaining deep industry knowledge within a truly global platform, in a fast-paced environment. 3–7 years PQE welcomed.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years' post-qualification experience in complex litigation.
• Trained and gained experience with a top law firm or litigation team.
• Australian qualified with strong academic results (Distinction or 1st Class Honours).

Responsibilities

• Manage high-stakes commercial litigation matters, including trials and arbitration.
• Collaborate with leading partners and internal teams on complex disputes.

Skills

High-stakes litigation

Trial/arbitration exposure

Autonomous work style

ASX experience

Education

Australian qualified lawyer

Distinction or 1st Class Honours

Job description

Litigation Associate or Senior Associate | High-Profile, Complex Disputes

Our client, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an experienced commercial litigation lawyer to join a renowned, high-performing team in Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most distinctive law firms in the global legal market, who act on some of the largest disputes in the world.

You will work closely with a variety of highly skilled litigation partners who are widely recognised for their market-leading experience in handling high-stakes, high-value, and complex litigation matters across Australia. You will have the opportunity to gain real trial and arbitration experience in a range of commercial, equity, fiduciary, and insolvency matters for a wide variety of ASX listed companies and high net worth individuals.

The firm offer extremely competitive salaries, with huge bonus potential, deep industry knowledge and access to worldwide clientele and resources. This opportunity will suit a driven and confident commercial litigation lawyer well versed in multifaceted and high-value litigation, seeking to further enhance their experience by joining a truly global platform working in complex, landmark disputes.

About the firm and the role

Our client, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an experienced commercial litigation lawyer to join a renowned, high-performing team in Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most distinctive law firms in the global legal market, who act on some of the largest disputes in the world.

You will work closely with a variety of highly skilled litigation partners who are widely recognised for their market-leading experience in handling high-stakes, high-value, and complex litigation matters across Australia. You will have the opportunity to gain real trial and arbitration experience in a range of commercial, equity, fiduciary, and insolvency matters for a wide variety of ASX listed companies and high net worth individuals.

The firm offer extremely competitive salaries, with huge bonus potential, deep industry knowledge and access to worldwide clientele and resources. This opportunity will suit a driven and confident commercial litigation lawyer well versed in multifaceted and high-value litigation, seeking to further enhance their experience by joining a truly global platform working in complex, landmark disputes.

About you

• 3-7 years' post-qualification experience (Associate or Senior Associate)
• Strong training and experience from a top law firm or litigation team in varied complex litigation matters.
• Australian qualified with strong academic achievement from a top law school (Distinction or 1st Class Honours)
• The ability to work autonomously, within a close-knit team, in a fast paced environment.

About MRA Search

MRA Search is a leading international legal search firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the US. With decades of experience in the legal industry, we act as trusted advisers to many of the world’s leading law firms and companies. We are committed to supporting careers and developing exceptional legal teams.