Associate, Commercial Litigation

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Handle commercial disputes, insolvency-related litigation, and business advisory matters with a disputes focus. Work closely with senior practitioners, manage client relationships, develop commercial strategies, negotiate outcomes, and progressively run matters independently. The role requires strong corporations law knowledge, organisation, prioritisation, communication, commercial judgment, and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
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About the Opportunity

Do you want to take the next step in your litigation career with a firm that gives you real responsibility and supports your growth? Our client is a respected Australian commercial law firm known for responsive, high-quality advice and a strong, people-focused culture.


The Team

The litigation group is well established and has an impressive, loyal client base. The team works hard to understand each client’s business and goals, then uses that insight to guide disputes towards a sensible, cost-effective outcome.


What You’ll Be Doing

Working with senior practitioners who are well regarded in the market, you’ll handle a broad and interesting caseload, including:

  • Commercial disputes from start to finish
  • Insolvency-related litigation
  • Business advisory matters with a disputes angle


You will get a great deal of client contact and the chance to run matters yourself as your experience grows.


What You Bring

  • 2–4 years’ PAE in commercial litigation
  • A good grounding in corporations law
  • Confidence working on your own as well as part of a close-knit team
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
  • Sound commercial judgement and good negotiation skills
  • A genuine interest in building client relationships
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication
  • A practical, solutions-focused mindset


Why Apply

  • A structured path for your career development and progression
  • Flexible and inclusive working environment
  • Exposure to complex, quality work early in your career
  • A supportive team that invests in its junior lawyers


For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Nick via [email protected] or hit apply!


JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.



Skills Required

  • 2–4 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation
  • Good grounding in corporations law
  • Confidence working independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise under pressure
  • Sound commercial judgment and negotiation skills
  • Interest in building client relationships
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication
  • Practical, solutions-focused mindset
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The Company
6 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

JLegal is a specialist legal recruitment and executive search consultancy serving the legal profession across the Asia-Pacific region, with partners worldwide. It offers opportunities for lawyers, company-secretarial, and governance professionals, and provides career coaching while helping employers access legal talent across diverse markets and professional settings. Its recruitment work spans both in-house and private-practice roles, supporting candidates and organizations with specialized legal hiring needs.

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