Associate (Litigation)

Who we are

Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is a leading Australian law firm known for advising corporations and Commonwealth Regulators on their most complex disputes, regulatory investigations and proceedings and commercial transactions.

At JWS, we build authentic, long-term relationships and have a deep understanding of our clients and their industries. Our clients say we are pragmatic, strategic, commercial and easy to work with.

Our firm is comprised of more than 450 highly talented people, including 80+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth. We are globally connected and have strong relationships with major independent law firms around the world.

JWS was recognised as Technology, Media and Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year (Mergermarket M&A Awards Australia 2023), Energy Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers 2023) and Australian Law Firm of the Year (Beaton Client Choice Awards Our lawyers are highly ranked in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal).

We are strongly committed to social justice, responsible business and our diverse communities. We are proud of our pro bono program which focuses on supporting low income, disadvantaged and marginalised people in the Australian community.

About the Team

Our top tier Dispute Resolution practice handles the largest and highest profile corporate and regulatory disputes in Australia.

We excel at running large, complex litigation, including regulatory investigations and proceedings; class actions; as well as corporate, commercial, infrastructure, competition and tax disputes. Known for being sharp and strategic, we deliver practical, commercial advice.

Our Partners are leaders in their areas of expertise, who take on tough, high-stakes litigation for leading international and Australian businesses. With experience representing both defendants and plaintiffs, we have invaluable insights into the judgment calls made on both sides of complex claims and prosecutions.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an Associate (2-5 PQE) to join our Dispute Resolution team in our Melbourne office. This role will see you play a key role on high-profile, complex commercial litigation. You can expect to work on general commercial disputes, class actions, and regulatory investigations.

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on these complex matters whilst benefiting from structured training and mentoring. It is a significant career opportunity providing the opportunity to extend yourself with challenging, dynamic and complex legal
work.

About You

You obviously have plenty of technical aptitude and previous relevant experience, but there is much more to you.

• You have a high level of expertise in dispute resolution;
• work well to meet deadlines and in a team, but also excel working autonomously on tasks appropriate for your experience level;
• are looking to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills;
• have strong communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to foster and build productive working relationships with colleagues and clients;
• and take a collaborative, positive and energetic approach to everything you do.

Working at JWS

We value collaboration and our teams work together to achieve shared outcomes. We care about the wellbeing of our people and will invest time in understanding your objectives so we can support you throughout your career. We believe it's this focus on our people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australia's leading independent law firms.

We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth, approachable, and always high-performing. We have worked hard to create a culture where people look out for each other.

We offer:

• a collegiate environment with a collaborative culture across offices and practice groups;
• high-quality work with committed mentors supporting your career development;
• comprehensive benefits including competitive remuneration, flexible working, and extensive social and wellbeing initiatives; and
• opportunities for professional growth through structured learning and development programs, pro bono work, and employee recognition initiatives.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to promoting a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age - to fulfil their professional aspirations with us. In particular we would welcome applications from First Nations candidates.

Johnson Winter Slattery pays respect to Elders past and present of our nation's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We honour the deep spiritual, cultural and customary connections of Traditional Owners to the Australian landscape, including Australia's waterways, land, and
sea country.