Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation – Complex Disputes (Hybrid)

Frog Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible work

Parental leave

Remote working options

Professional development

Private health insurance

Job summary

Frog Recruitment in Sydney is partnering with a leading national commercial practice to hire into a growing Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. The roles offer exposure to complex disputes, real courtroom experience and clear development pathways from Associate to Special Counsel.

Based in the Sydney office, successful candidates will manage a diverse portfolio, draft submissions, lead interlocutory applications and mentor junior lawyers within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PAE in commercial litigation.
• Experience in mid/top tier environments with exposure to complex matters.
• Strong drafting skills and familiarity with contested interlocutory work.
• NSW litigation experience including familiarity with court procedures.
• Calm senior presence with the ability to mentor junior team members.
• Commitment to full-time in office work with some WFH after probation.
• Excellent communication and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad portfolio of commercial litigation including contract and competition matters.
• Draft complex affidavits, submissions, evidence and correspondence.
• Lead contested interlocutory applications and engage with NSW courts.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to a high performing team environment.
• Apply disciplined time recording and matter management processes.
• Collaborate with senior principals while maintaining autonomy on files.
• Deliver high-quality litigation outcomes with low BD requirements.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Drafting

Interlocutory work

Mentoring juniors

Court experience NSW

Job description

Frog Recruitment in Sydney is partnering with a leading national commercial practice to hire into a growing Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. The roles offer exposure to complex disputes, real courtroom experience and clear development pathways from Associate to Special Counsel.

Based in the Sydney office, successful candidates will manage a diverse portfolio, draft submissions, lead interlocutory applications and mentor junior lawyers within a collaborative culture.