Associate Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Piper Alderman Full time
The role

Are you an ambitious lawyer with a passion for commercial litigation and class actions? Our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in Sydney are looking for a 4 PQE Associate with experience in commercial litigation and a keen interest in funded litigation and class actions, to join our high performing team.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming work, this is an excellent career opportunity to grow and progress in a fast-paced but rewarding environment.

The successful candidate will be provided the direct opportunity to be mentored by experienced Partners and senior lawyers whilst working on complex litigation and disputes, with an emphasis on class actions and large-scale corporate disputes.

The team also work closely with many Australian and International litigation funders and are regularly briefed on third-party funded litigation.

The team

Your teammates will be like-minded, motivated commercial litigation professionals who thrive on quality matters and enjoy the collaborative environment at Piper Alderman.

We are confident this opportunity is going to offer the right candidate the chance to springboard their existing technical expertise to more complex and challenging work, learning from a variety of highly experienced litigators in a positive cultural environment.

About you

4 years post admission legal experience
A strong commercial litigator with an interest in class actions and funded litigation
An excellent academic record coupled with strong technical legal skills
Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and at times, work to tight deadlines
Strong drafting skills with specific ability to draft court documents and affidavits
A team player mentality, with a supportive and collaborative working style
A high attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high quality work
An excellent communicator, both verbal and written
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 Alderman 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.
Purchased annual leave options.
A range of 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 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 Dani Guest at

Piper Alderman does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Piper Alderman Recruitment Team.

Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to PA partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and PA will not be liable for a fee.

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