Join one of Australia’s leading disputes practices. We are seeking a high performing Senior Associate to join our team in Sydney and work on complex, high-profile disputes for leading Australian and international clients. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your practice in one of the most internationally connected disputes teams globally, working with leading practitioners in commercial litigation.
DLA Piper offers a truly global platform with direct integration of the Australian offices with leading practitioners across the USA, Europe and Asia, working for major global clients. The firm prides itself on its collaborative and inclusive culture.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work directly with our Partner, Edward Martin, who leads complex commercial disputes and regulatory investigations for Australian and international clients.
Edward leads a dynamic and strategic practice that is currently in a growth phase. This role offers genuine opportunities for career progression, significant client exposure, and increasing responsibility in leading matters from strategy through to determination. You will develop direct client relationships, take responsibility for managing key workstreams, mentor junior lawyers, and gain opportunities for court appearances while working closely with counsel.
You will gain exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value disputes and regulatory matters across diverse sectors, acting for clients ranging from household-name global companies to Australian government entities.
You’ll work across a diverse range of matters, including:
- Complex Federal Court and Supreme Court litigation
- Class actions and shareholder disputes
- Cross-border disputes
- Major regulatory investigations and enforcement matters (ASIC, ACCC, ATO, APRA)
- Strategic commercial disputes for financial institutions, multinational and listed corporations
- Multi-party disputes and high-stakes negotiations, including through alternative dispute resolution processes
We are looking for a Senior Associate who is commercially minded, solutions-focused and energised by challenging work in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Requirements
- Minimum 4.5+ years’ PQE gained in private practice
- Strong experience in litigation, regulatory matters and/or complex disputes
- Exposure to alternative dispute resolution processes
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
- Ability to manage client relationships and stakeholders effectively
The Person Who Will Thrive in This Role
- Strategic, commercially minded and outcome-focused
- Confident operating in complex and high-pressure environments
- A proactive and collaborative team player
- Strong problem-solver with attention to detail
- Motivated to take ownership and drive matters forward
If you're looking for your next challenge in a growing, market-leading disputes practice where you'll work on significant matters, build trusted client relationships and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
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Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
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In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
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