Senior Associate - Litigation ( Government Litigation / Tortious Claims ) - 12 month FTC

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Senior Associate to join our litigation practice in Sydney on a 12 month contract. You will focus on high-value disputes, including intentional torts and liability litigation, working with a dedicated team to deliver client outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years PQE, excellent drafting and communications skills, and a track record handling complex commercial or government litigation. Remuneration will reflect experience and market norms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in personal injury, commercial and/or government litigation
• Strong desire to work on large-scale, high-value litigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work on intentional torts & abuse claims
• Handle liability litigation
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality litigation outcomes

Skills

Litigation experience

PQE 4+ years

Drafting skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the worlds pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers operating from 58 offices worldwide in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Americas and Central Asia.

Recognised for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Knowing how our clients businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us.

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Associate to join our litigation practice on a 12 month contract, based in Sydney. Working with Maria Panos this is a great opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a high performing team with a strong focus on the continuous development of its lawyers.

Broadly you will be focused on:

• Intentional torts & abuse claims
• Liability litigation

Requirements

• A strong desire to work on large-scale, high-value litigation
• 4+ years PQE, with experience gained in personal injury, commercial and/or government litigation
• Broad exposure to a range of commercial and/or government litigation
• Excellent written, drafting and verbal communication skills

At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide further details.