Associate - Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Our high performing, collegiate Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in Sydney is growing and we are looking for a driven individual with commercial litigation experience to play a crucial role in our team.

The role is a general commercial disputes role with an emphasis on complex contractual disputes, regulatory proceedings, corporate and  trust disputes in superior courts across Australia and overseas This is an excellent career opportunity to grow and progress in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

The team is hard-working and high-performing, but collegiate, with a strong and unique pipeline of upcoming work with direct client and counsel contact.

To succeed in this role you will ideally have;

• 2 - 4 years post admission legal experience working on complex commercial litigation matters
• Experience working within a high-performance environment where you have mastered the ability to effectively manage your own time and work to deadlines
• Strong drafting skills with specific ability to draft court documents and affidavits
• A commitment to technical excellence and delivery of high-quality outcomes to our clients
• A team player who enjoys a collaborative working style and social environment
• An excellent academic record coupled with strong technical legal skills and a high level of attention to detail
• A self-motivated and “can-do” attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow your career with Piper Alderman 

 

About Us

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.

Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks.

At Piper Alderman we promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

Our perks

We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including, but not limited to:

• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
• An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
• A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible!
• A range of corporate discounts.
• Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono and secondment work.

Apply today

Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves.  We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected.  People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please submit an application by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement.

If you have questions or would like further information about this opportunity, please contact careers@piperalderman.com.au