Senior Associate - Litigation & Regulatory

DLA Piper; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper's Brisbane office is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Litigation and Regulatory team. You will work closely with senior practitioners and partners across Australia and our global network, handling high-stakes disputes and regulatory matters for diverse clients.

We offer exposure to complex matters before superior courts and arbitral tribunals, opportunities to mentor juniors, and a collaborative, high-performing team environment that supports career progression.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE gained in similar role.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• Sound commercial judgement and the confidence to take ownership of complex matters.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to outstanding client service.
• An interest in mentoring and supporting the development of junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex and strategically important litigation and regulatory matters.
• Take ownership of key workstreams across high-stakes disputes.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to exceptional service delivery.
• Support the development of junior lawyers and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Collaborate with litigation and regulatory specialists across Australia and internationally.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Drafting & communication

Commercial judgement

Collaborative mindset

Mentoring junior lawyers

Job description

DLA Piper's Litigation and Regulatory team is growing, and we're looking for a talented Senior Associate to join our Brisbane office. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with leading litigation and regulatory practitioners, including our Head of Litigation & Regulatory Australia, Liam Prescott, while collaborating with partners and senior lawyers across our Australian and global network.

You'll gain exposure to complex, high-stakes and novel disputes before superior courts and arbitral tribunals in different jurisdictions, acting for a variety of clients, including foreign and state-owned entities and ASX-listed companies, across a range of market sectors. You'll work on sophisticated, large-scale multi-partner matters, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the development of junior lawyers, all within a collaborative and high-performing team.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex and strategically important litigation and regulatory matters
• Take ownership of key workstreams across high-stakes disputes
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to exceptional service delivery
• Support the development of junior lawyers and contribute to a collaborative team culture
• Collaborate with litigation and regulatory specialists across Australia and internationally

About You

• 5+ years' PQE gained in similar role
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities
• Sound commercial judgement and the confidence to take ownership of complex matters
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to outstanding client service
• An interest in mentoring and supporting the development of junior lawyers

Why DLA Piper?

At DLA Piper, you'll work on complex and high-profile disputes while being supported by a collaborative, high-performing team committed to your growth and development. Our global platform, outstanding client base and focus on career progression provide an exceptional environment for ambitious lawyers looking to build their profile and accelerate their careers.

If you're looking for a role that offers challenging work, genuine career development and the opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners in the field, we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we can make business better.

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.