Associate, Commercial Litigation

About the role

JLegal is recruiting, on behalf of a respected Australian commercial law firm, an Associate in commercial litigation based in Sydney. The firm is known for responsive, high-quality advice and a people-focused culture, and its litigation group has a well-established, loyal client base. The Associate will work alongside senior practitioners and handle a broad and interesting caseload.

Key responsibilities

• Handle commercial disputes from start to finish
• Deal with insolvency-related litigation
• Work on business advisory matters with a disputes angle
• Get substantial client contact and run matters independently as experience grows

Required profile

• 2 to 4 years of practice as a commercial litigation lawyer
• A good grounding in corporations law
• Confidence working both independently and within a close-knit team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Sound commercial judgement and good negotiation skills
• Genuine interest in building client relationships
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset

What we offer

• A structured path for career development and progression
• A flexible and inclusive working environment
• Early exposure to complex, quality work
• A supportive team that invests in junior lawyers

To discuss the opportunity confidentially, candidates should contact the recruiter through the application form.