Associate/SA - Class Actions (3 PAE)

Senior Consultant, Legal • Sydney • 19h ago

The Firm This leading national firm is recognised for its high-profile commercial disputes and class action work. With a strong pipeline of complex matters, the firm offers a collaborative and high-performance culture where ambitious lawyers are supported to advance their careers. The litigation team is highly regarded for representing plaintiffs in some of Australia’s most significant class actions, often working with international litigation funders and leading barristers. 2. The Role The firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (3-7 years PAE) to join its Disputes & Litigation practice in Sydney. The role involves working directly with partners and senior lawyers on large-scale, complex litigation and funded class actions, including matters in the Federal Court. Responsibilities will include: Running significant components of class action proceedings and large corporate disputes. Drafting pleadings, affidavits and other court documents. Managing large volumes of discovery and evidence. Liaising with clients, funders, experts and barristers. Contributing to the development of litigation strategy and project management across high-value disputes. 3. The Candidate The ideal candidate will be a strong commercial litigator who thrives on complex, large-scale matters and has an interest in class actions and funded litigation. Key requirements include: 3-7 years post-admission experience in ANY disputes practice (e.g. commercial litigation, insurance litigation, planning & environment disputes, etc.). Exposure to large matters or class actions, with strong project management skills is desired though not necessary. Excellent academic results and technical legal ability. Strong drafting and written advocacy skills. A team-oriented approach and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the Federal Court will be highly regarded. 4. Benefits This is an exceptional opportunity to join a supportive, forward-looking firm with clear career progression pathways. Benefits include: Direct mentoring from highly experienced partners and senior counsel. Exposure to complex, high-profile litigation and class action matters. Genuine progression opportunities, with partnership on merit. Hybrid working arrangements (1 day WFH). Competitive remuneration package. Access to wellbeing initiatives, professional development programs, study support, and generous parental leave policies. Inclusive, collaborative culture with regular team and firm-wide events. Apply Now using a MS Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9 or people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion. Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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