About this Role
Location: Canberra CBD
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits (commensurate with experience)
Category: Legal > Litigation & Dispute Resolution
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading, highly decorated national commercial law firm in their rapidly growing Canberra CBD office. Known for its collaborative culture, modern workspace, and prestigious awards—including being named a WGEA Employer of Choice—this firm seamlessly balances high-caliber, complex legal work with a genuine commitment to employee well-being, flexibility, and diversity.
Driven by strategic growth, the firm is seeking a motivated Associate or Senior Associate (3+ years PAE) to join a dynamic and supportive Dispute Resolution & Litigation team.
In this role, you will work on a diverse range of high-profile matters, including complex disputes work for the Commonwealth Government. You will enjoy the autonomy to manage files independently while being part of a well-resourced national network, providing ample opportunity to collaborate across jurisdictions. For those at the Senior Associate level, you will also play a key role in mentoring and developing talented junior lawyers and paralegals.
Managing and executing complex commercial disputes and government litigation matters.
Conducting high-level legal research, analysis, and preparing pristine legal drafting.
Acting as a trusted point of contact for sophisticated institutional and government clients.
Managing competing workflows under pressure while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Mentoring, supervising, and delegating to junior lawyers and paralegals (tailored to your level of seniority).
To be successful in this role, you will be an engaged, driven lawyer with a proven track record of delivering outstanding results in a fast-paced environment.
Ideally, you will bring:
Experience: Minimum 3 years Post Admission Experience (PAE) within a commercial litigation setting, ideally from a well-regarded practice.
Government Insight: Prior experience in government disputes and/or administrative investigations is highly regarded but not strictly essential.
Skills: Exceptional communication, analytical, and drafting skills, with the ability to build immediate rapport with diverse stakeholders.
Attributes: Strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine desire to contribute to a positive, thriving team morale.
The firm strongly believes that investing in their people is fundamental to their collective success. On offer is a premium benefits package, including:
True Flexibility: "Dress for your day" policy, flexible working hours, and options for purchased leave, career breaks, or study leave.
Health & Wellbeing: Full access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), regular social activities, and firm-wide wellness initiatives.
Career Progression: Learn directly from recognized industry leaders who are genuinely invested in your professional development and path to partnership.
Community Impact: Active opportunities to engage with the firm’s dedicated Pro Bono practice, Social Justice Fund, and Diversity & Inclusion committees.
If you are looking to advance your career within a highly successful, growing practice that genuinely values its people, please click "Apply for this job" to submit your CV for a confidential discussion.