Senior Associate

Dla Piper; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper's Melbourne office is seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing Litigation and Regulatory team. You will work on complex insurance litigation, regulatory investigations, and high-profile class actions for major clients, with access to international resources and development programs.

You will need 5+ years' PQE, strong drafting and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to mentor junior lawyers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' PQE gained in private practice.
• Strong experience in litigation, regulatory matters, class actions and/or complex disputes.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex insurance litigation and regulatory matters across jurisdictions.
• Lead high-profile class actions and complex disputes.
• Provide strategic input and client relationship management.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Regulatory matters

Class actions

Complex disputes

Mentor junior lawyers

Excellent drafting

Client relationship mgmt

Job description

DLA Piper's Litigation and Regulatory practice is expanding, and we are seeking a talented Senior Associate to join our growing Melbourne team. You will become part of one of the largest and most internationally connected Litigation and Regulatory practices in the world, with dedicated lawyers working across major global jurisdictions.

Main duties and responsibilities

You'll work across a diverse range of matters, including:

• Complex insurance litigation
• Product liability disputes
• High-profile class actions
• Regulatory investigations across key sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing, insurance, sport, and food & beverage

You will have access to DLA Piper's Career Academies, international training programs and award-winning development forums designed to accelerate your career and equip you for future leadership.

We want a Senior Associate who is technically strong, commercially minded and energised by challenging, high-stakes work.

About You

Technical Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years' PQE gained in private practice.
• Strong experience in litigation, regulatory matters, class actions and/or complex disputes
• Confidence running matters with appropriate autonomy.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management capability

The Person Who Will Thrive in This Role

• Dynamic, motivated and proactive
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• A genuine team player who contributes respectfully and collaboratively
• Curious, commercially minded and solutions-focused
• Someone who takes ownership and is ready for the next step in their career trajectory

What We Offer

• Genuine long-term career prospects within a global top-tier firm
• Direct exposure to major litigation and sophisticated client work
• A collaborative team culture known for its support, energy and excellence.
• Professional development opportunities across international markets

If you are a motivated and high-performing Senior Associate or a strong Associate ready to step up this is your opportunity to join a practice that thrives on complexity and delivers exceptional results.

Together, we can make business better.

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.