Senior Associate | Litigation

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join a well-established Sydney CBD firm that is continuing to grow. Working closely with highly regarded Partners, you will take ownership of a diverse range of commercial and civil litigation matters while enjoying genuine mentoring, strong career development opportunities, and a clear pathway toward partnership.

This role will suit a commercially minded Senior Associate who enjoys running matters autonomously, building strong client relationships, and delivering practical legal solutions. You will be joining a collaborative and social team where Partners are actively involved in both professional development and firm events, creating a genuinely engaging and supportive workplace culture.

The Role

As a Senior Associate, you will work across a broad range of commercial and civil disputes, with a particular focus on Australian Consumer Law claims involving motor vehicles, contractual disputes, and other complex litigation matters. You will work closely with clients, counsel, experts, and stakeholders while managing matters from initial advice through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and civil litigation matters from initial advice through to resolution
• Advise clients on dispute strategy, prospects, risk, evidence, settlement options, and commercially practical outcomes
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions, advices, correspondence, settlement documents, and other dispute resolution materials
• Conduct legal research and analysis, including monitoring relevant legislative and case law developments
• Manage discovery processes, subpoenas, expert evidence, chronologies, and large document reviews
• Prepare briefs to counsel and experts and liaise with barristers, courts, tribunals, and opposing solicitors
• Attend mediations, conferences, court appearances, and dispute resolution proceedings
• Manage court timetables, limitation periods, budgets, and client reporting requirements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical communication
• Support the development of junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with professional obligations, court rules, and firm risk management requirements

About You

• Qualified solicitor admitted in an Australian jurisdiction with a current NSW practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one
• Minimum 5 years post admission experience in commercial or civil litigation and dispute resolution
• Demonstrated experience handling contractual disputes and Australian Consumer Law matters
• Strong knowledge of court practice and procedure, particularly within NSW courts and the Federal Court of Australia
• Excellent drafting skills across pleadings, affidavits, submissions, advices, and settlement documentation
• Proven ability to manage matters independently while exercising sound judgement and knowing when to escalate issues
• Commercially focused with the ability to provide clear, practical, and solutions driven advice
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisational, and client management skills
• Collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with Partners, colleagues, clients, counsel, and experts

Desirable Experience

• Advocacy experience
• Experience participating in mediation, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution processes
• Previous mentoring or supervision of junior lawyers
• Business development experience and a genuine interest in building client relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to $220,000 package dependant on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Sydney CBD location
• Clear and genuine pathway to Partnership
• Direct access to experienced and supportive Partners
• Meaningful mentoring and career development opportunities
• Strong pipeline of interesting and complex litigation matters
• Social and collaborative team culture
• Partners who actively participate in team and social events
• Real autonomy and client responsibility
• Reasonable daily expectations with an average target of 6 billable hours and 2 non-billable hours per day

If you are looking for a Senior Associate opportunity that offers high quality work, genuine career progression, and a supportive culture where your contribution will be recognised, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your Microsoft Word formatted CV in confidence.

Kirsten Garrett

Legal Manager

Email: kirsten@people2people.com.au

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