Senior Associate: Commercial Litigation & Insolvency (Equity Path)

PQE Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity potential

Direct exposure to founders

Autonomy in practice

High-trust environment

Job summary

PQE Partners in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding commercial litigation and insolvency practice. You will work closely with the firm’s founders, advising clients on a broad range of disputes and driving growth from day one.

The role offers direct exposure to leadership, autonomy on matters, and an equity-growth path as the firm scales. This is a hands-on opportunity for a senior practitioner to shape the practice and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ post-admission experience in commercial litigation and/or insolvency.
• Ability to run matters with increasing autonomy, managing priorities.
• Commercial mindset and confident client engagement.
• Strong advocacy and drafting skills.
• Interest in contributing to a growing boutique firm beyond fee-earning.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across a broad range of disputes, including complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters.
• Manage and oversee matters with increasing autonomy.
• Develop client relationships and originate new matters with partner support.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers within the team.
• Collaborate with founders and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insolvency litigation

Autonomy in case handling

Client relationship building

Mentoring juniors

Job description

PQE Partners in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding commercial litigation and insolvency practice. You will work closely with the firm’s founders, advising clients on a broad range of disputes and driving growth from day one.

The role offers direct exposure to leadership, autonomy on matters, and an equity-growth path as the firm scales. This is a hands-on opportunity for a senior practitioner to shape the practice and client outcomes.