Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Tardis Group Full time

We are partnered with a leading national firm seeking a talented Senior Associate (first / second year) for its Sydney Disputes practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing team known for acting on some of the most sophisticated matters in the market - across both the public and private sectors.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a Dispute Resolution & Litigation team known for its diverse client base, spanning:

  • Major government departments and regulatory bodies
  • ASX-listed and multinational corporations
  • Leading property developers and investors
  • Media and technology companies
  • SMEs and high-net-worth individuals

The firm is seeing strong growth in the Sydney market, and this new role reflects both internal progression and an exciting increase in work across:

  • Contractual, corporate and commercial disputes
  • Regulatory matters and administrative law
  • Corporate insolvency and restructuring
  • Public law and judicial review
  • Complex leasing disputes (retail, industrial, commercial)
  • Property-related litigation, including make-good and sale/acquisition disputes

Why This Team?

You will work with two highly regarded Partners and a Senior Associate who bring a breadth of expertise and real depth to the practice:

  • A senior disputes partner with decades of experience acting in complex commercial and regulatory disputes, known for managing litigation with strategic clarity and pragmatism.
  • A partner with a strong public sector and administrative law background, regularly acting in judicial review matters and sensitive disputes involving public policy.
  • A former in-house counsel with strong industry insights, particularly across property, planning and government sectors - combining legal acumen with commercial perspective.

The team is genuinely collaborative, down-to-earth, and invests in mentoring and supporting career development. You won't be siloed - you'll get direct client contact, courtroom experience, and the chance to build your own practice with real partner support.

If you're looking to take the next step in your litigation career with a team that offers exposure, impact and progression – let's chat.

All enquiries treated in strict confidence.

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.

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