Senior Associate: Commercial Litigation & Class Actions

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Empire Group in Sydney seeks an Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) to join its specialist commercial litigation and class actions practice. You will manage significant components of complex disputes, draft pleadings and court documents, and work with Partners on high-profile matters.

You will build client relationships, contribute to strategy, and develop your profile within a growing firm that offers mentorship, flexible working arrangements, and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years post-admission experience.
• Experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory investigations and/or class actions.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical legal skills.
• Ability to manage matters autonomously while working collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant components of complex commercial litigation and class action matters.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and court documents.
• Conduct detailed legal research and contribute to litigation strategy.
• Work directly with Partners and senior litigators on high-profile disputes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, counsel and expert witnesses.
• Assist with advocacy opportunities and court appearances.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client management

Commercial litigation

Job description

Empire Group in Sydney seeks an Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) to join its specialist commercial litigation and class actions practice. You will manage significant components of complex disputes, draft pleadings and court documents, and work with Partners on high-profile matters.

You will build client relationships, contribute to strategy, and develop your profile within a growing firm that offers mentorship, flexible working arrangements, and clear career progression.