Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation

White & Case LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP in Sydney seeks a Senior Associate to join its Commercial Litigation Practice. You will bring good judgment, strong analytical skills and broad experience across commercial disputes, with a focus on regulatory issues and construction matters.

You’ll work as part of a team with a client‑centric approach to delivering strategic solutions. The role prioritises leadership in strategy, drafting, and management of complex domestic and international matters, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Australian qualified PQE 7-8 years with commercial litigation experience.
• Team player with a 'team first' mindset.
• Good understanding of multi-party construction disputes risk and issues.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• Self-starter with accountability for tasks.
• Solid communication and collaboration skills.
• Resilient, solutions-focused and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support claims and disputes strategy for clients involved in major projects, commercial matters and oversee counsel and experts to implement strategy.
• Draft motions, trial briefs, examination outlines and other documents for domestic and international matters.
• Assists in developing case strategies by analysing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers
• Guide clients through regulatory investigations.
• Coordinate experts and Counsel engagements.
• Coordinates discovery processes, including reviewing and organising documents, and managing evidence collection
• Co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team

Skills

Team player

Client service

Communication skills

Resilience

Analytical thinking

Regulatory experience

Job description

Our Commercial Litigation Practice specializes in representing clients in high-stakes business disputes across a wide range of industries. We provide expert legal services in areas such as contract disputes, class actions, business torts, shareholder and partnership disputes, antitrust litigation and intellectual property litigation. Our team handles all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling and strategic planning to trial and appellate proceedings. By leveraging our deep legal expertise, global reach and strategic insights, we help clients navigate complex legal challenges, protect their business interests, and achieve favorable outcomes through both court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.

As a Senior Associate, you will have good judgment, excellent analytical skills and broad subject matter experience across commercial disputes. Experience in regulatory issues (especially ACCC, ASIC and AER), private international law, public international law, corporate and other commercial issues will be highly regarded, as well as exposure to construction litigation matters. Organised and self-motivated, you’ll be a team player with a strong professional presence and client focus.

The roles and responsibilities include:

• Support claims and disputes strategy for clients involved in major projects, commercial matters and oversee counsel and experts to implement strategy.

• Draft motions, trial briefs, examination outlines and other documents for domestic and international matters.

• Assists in developing case strategies by analysing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers

• Guide clients through regulatory investigations.

• Coordinate experts and Counsel engagements.

• Coordinates discovery processes, including reviewing and organising documents, and managing evidence collection

• Co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Australian qualified PQE 7-8 years of commercial litigation experience, exposure and interest in construction highly regarded.

• Team player, who adopts a ‘team first’ mindset

• Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in multi-party construction disputes

• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity

• Self-starter and takes ownership and accountability for tasks

• Solid communication and collaboration skills

• Resilient, solutions-focused and can work effectively and productively under pressure

• Client service focus

This role reports to

Partner

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a fair workplace and encourage applications from all ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, genders, sexual orientations, as well as people who have family or carer responsibilities. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.