Litigation Lawyer (Associate/Solicitor) - Darwin

About the role

A national market-leading full-service commercial law firm is looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join its growing Darwin office. You will work in a close-knit, collaborative team on complex, high-profile matters for government agencies, major institutions, ASX-listed companies and private sector clients, with direct client access and collaboration across the firm's national network.

Key responsibilities

• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Medical negligence disputes
• Workers' compensation matters
• Banking and finance disputes
• Construction and infrastructure disputes
• Contract disputes
• Estate matters
• Regulatory investigations
• Administrative law and judicial review matters
• Child welfare work
• Historical abuse and institutional liability claims
• Insolvency and debt recovery
• Employment dispute resolution
• Native title dispute resolution

Required profile

• Ideally experience within commercial litigation
• Experience advising and representing clients in high-stakes disputes
• Exposure to the Northern Territory jurisdiction is desirable but not essential
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively within a team
• Full working rights in Australia to apply

Required skills

• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Experience advising and representing clients in high-stakes disputes

What we offer

• A meritocracy model with a clear pathway to partnership and career development based on merit
• Direct partner access and mentoring through a favourable solicitor-to-partner ratio
• 180-day career forecasting sessions to fast-track progression
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave
• A friendly, down-to-earth culture and a firm ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter through the Apply link on the advert; applicants must have full working rights in Australia. The firm encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and welcomes candidates with reasonable accessibility requirements.