Sydney Associate, Complex Commercial Disputes & Litigation

Piper Alderman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program

Study support options

Parental Leave up to 26 weeks paid

Office social events year-round

Corporate discounts

Diversity & Inclusion and pro-bono/2nd

Job summary

Piper Alderman’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in Sydney is seeking a driven lawyer with commercial litigation experience to join our growing practice. The role focuses on complex contractual disputes, regulatory proceedings, and corporate matters across Australia and overseas, offering a fast-paced and rewarding career path.

We value a collegiate, high-performing culture with direct client and counsel contact, strong drafting skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

Qualifications

• 2–4 years post-admission legal experience on complex commercial litigation matters.
• Experience in a high-performance environment with strong time management and deadlines.
• Excellent drafting skills for court documents and affidavits.
• Commitment to technical excellence and high-quality client outcomes.
• Team player with collaborative approach and social environment.
• Excellent academic record and strong legal skills with high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and eagerness to grow with Piper Alderman.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a growing disputes practice across superior courts in Australia and overseas.
• Draft court documents and affidavits with accuracy and clarity.
• Manage own workload and meet deadlines in a high-performance team.
• Engage with clients and counsel to advance case strategy.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Time management

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Client and counsel liaison

Job description

Piper Alderman’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in Sydney is seeking a driven lawyer with commercial litigation experience to join our growing practice. The role focuses on complex contractual disputes, regulatory proceedings, and corporate matters across Australia and overseas, offering a fast-paced and rewarding career path.

We value a collegiate, high-performing culture with direct client and counsel contact, strong drafting skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes