Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation & Disputes

Clyde & Co Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co Australia is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Perth office, working closely with Partners Jenny Thornton and Andrew Pullinger in a dynamic and growing disputes practice. You will handle high‑value disputes for Australian and international clients across commercial litigation, arbitration, professional liability, regulatory matters, and insurance disputes.

This role offers exposure to cross‑border matters, opportunities to mentor junior lawyers, and a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Australian-qualified lawyer with 4+ years' PQE and a strong foundation in dispute resolution gained within a leading law firm or comparable environment.
• Experience in the following areas: Commercial litigation and dispute resolution; International or domestic arbitration; Professional indemnity and financial lines disputes; Directors' and officers' liability matters; Construction, infrastructure, and project disputes; Regulatory investigations and inquiries; Insurance coverage and liability disputes; Complex contractual and commercial disputes.
• Strong technical legal and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Commercial judgement and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience managing matters with increasing autonomy.
• Collaborative leadership style and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Commercial judgement

Mentoring juniors

Autonomy

Leadership

Education

Australian-qualified lawyer

Job description

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Perth office, working closely with Partners Jenny Thornton and Andrew Pullingerin a dynamic and growing disputes practice.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of high-value and complex disputes, acting for Australian and international clients across commercial litigation, international arbitration, professional liability, financial lines, regulatory matters, insurance disputes, and risk advisory work.

You will work with corporates, insurers, financial institutions, directors and officers on significant disputes and investigations spanning multiple jurisdictions, industries, and areas of law. The practice has a strong presence across sectors including energy, resources, construction, infrastructure, financial services, technology, and professional services.

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop a sophisticated disputes practice, gain direct client exposure and work alongside recognised leaders in both commercial disputes and insurance-related litigation.

About you

You are an Australian-qualified lawyer with 4+ years' PQE and a strong foundation in dispute resolution gained within a leading law firm or comparable environment.

We are interested in lawyers with experience in some or all of the following:

• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• International or domestic arbitration
• Professional indemnity and financial lines disputes
• Directors' and officers' liability matters
• Construction, infrastructure, and project disputes
• Regulatory investigations and inquiries
• Insurance coverage and liability disputes
• Complex contractual and commercial disputes

In addition, you will possess:

• Strong technical legal and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• The ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Experience managing matters with increasing autonomy
• A collaborative leadership style and an interest in mentoring junior lawyers

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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