Litigation Lawyer or Senior Associate – Perth

About the role

Hamilton Locke, a law firm within the HPX Group, is looking for a commercially astute Litigation Lawyer or Senior Associate to join its high-performing national disputes team based in Perth. The practice is led by Managing Partner Brit Ibanez and emphasises mentorship, professional development and career progression. You will work on complex, high-value matters alongside senior leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Litigate complex contractual and commercial claims
• Act for head contractors and subcontractors in infrastructure and construction disputes
• Act in insolvency and restructuring-related disputes
• Run shareholder oppression and partnership disputes
• Defend regulatory investigations and prosecutions, including by ASIC
• Advise boards and officers on corporate governance and pre-decision risk analysis
• Act in joint venture, M&A and financial services disputes

Required profile

• 4 to 8 years' experience as a lawyer, with litigation experience
• Strong interest in disputes, investigations and regulatory matters
• Collaborative, eager to learn from experienced practitioners
• Confident managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Commercial mindset and proactive approach to client service

What we offer

• Clear promotion pathways
• Mentorship by leading practitioners, quality work, great clients and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• A transparent performance bonus scheme
• An extra week of leave and a day of birthday leave
• Support in building client relationships
• Regular social events, training days and team retreats

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