Senior Associate, Property Disputes & Commercial Litigation

Colin Biggers & Paisley Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Complimentary massages

Professional memberships

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Colin Biggers & Paisley in Sydney is seeking a Disputes Senior Associate to join our established litigation team focusing on commercial and property disputes. You will manage files, develop case strategies, and maintain strong client relationships while advancing key dispute-resolution matters.

The role offers ongoing professional development, mentoring, and a collaborative culture that values work-life balance and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in property disputes or commercial litigation
• Good understanding of court practices and procedures
• Ability to draft legal documentation with strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and autonomously as required
• Proven ability to prioritise workload within a busy environment and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced, high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and manage files in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes whilst developing sound case management strategies
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships through participating in value adding activities that support clients and keep them informed of case progress during the matter
• Draft, engross and settle varied types of advices and legal correspondence
• Drafting pleadings
• Appear in Court for call-overs, directions hearings, motions or to instruct Counsel
• Speak to witnesses and briefing experts
• Attend Mediations and Settlement Conferences
• Train and mentor paralegals and graduate/junior lawyers as required
• Proactively share knowledge, experience and insights with the immediate and wider team in order to enhance client experience and internal knowledge management
• Ensure understanding and compliance with firm’s policies and procedures

Skills

Property disputes

Commercial litigation

Court procedures

Job description

Colin Biggers & Paisley in Sydney is seeking a Disputes Senior Associate to join our established litigation team focusing on commercial and property disputes. You will manage files, develop case strategies, and maintain strong client relationships while advancing key dispute-resolution matters.

The role offers ongoing professional development, mentoring, and a collaborative culture that values work-life balance and client service excellence.