Disputes Lawyers (2+ PAE)

Canberra I I Full Time

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Disputes Lawyers (2+ PAE)

The Firm
This highly regarded national law firm has built a strong reputation for excellence across the commercial litigation landscape. With offices in all major capital cities, including Canberra, the firm supports a diverse client base spanning government, construction, infrastructure, energy, administrative and public law. With a focus on collaboration, professional development, and delivering real value to clients, the firm offers its people a dynamic, down-to-earth, and future-focused workplace. Lawyers across all levels benefit from achievable billing targets, with a 6-hour daily target applied nationally.

The Role
Due to continued growth, an opportunity is now available in the Canberra office for a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to join the firm’s busy Dispute Resolution practice. Working alongside a high-performing and approachable team of partners and senior lawyers, the successful candidate will advise on a broad range of commercial and public law disputes, including:

Administrative law and government litigation;
Regulatory and statutory challenges;
Construction and infrastructure disputes;
Energy and environment-related matters;
General contractual, corporate and commercial disputes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for litigation lawyers with 2+ years’ PAE who are looking to join a firm with a genuine focus on work quality, professional growth, and flexible working.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of 2 years’ post-admission experience in disputes or litigation (public, administrative, commercial, or construction law backgrounds highly regarded);
A strong academic record, with at least a high credit average;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail;
The confidence to manage client relationships and appear in court, if required;
A commercial mindset and a proactive, collaborative approach to practice;
For Senior Associate applicants: demonstrated experience supervising junior lawyers and a track record of business development or client relationship growth.

Benefits
The firm is committed to supporting its people with a wide range of professional and lifestyle benefits, including:

6-hour billable target across all offices and roles;
Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options;
Pro bono program with up to 100 financially billable hours;
Generous parental leave policies and return-to-work support;
Annual health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu shots and skin checks;
Daily breakfast, corporate discounts, and a range of social and networking events;
Access to study assistance, mentoring programs, and structured career development.

Apply Now using a MS Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 for a confidential discussion.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.