Associate – Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

An outstanding opportunity in market for a lawyer looking to build a long-term career in commercial litigation with one of Canberra's most respected legal practices.

Our client is seeking a Lawyer or Associate (approximately 2–5 years PQE) to join their established Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. Working closely with an experienced and highly regarded Partner, you will enjoy genuine mentoring while also being trusted to manage your own matters and develop strong client relationships from an early stage.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys the challenge of commercial disputes and is looking to continue developing their advocacy, technical capability and commercial judgement in a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will work across a broad range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:

• Commercial and contractual disputes

• Shareholder and business disputes

• Debt recovery and insolvency matters

• Property and leasing disputes

• Regulatory and administrative matters

• Alternative dispute resolution, mediation and court proceedings

You'll be given the opportunity to work closely with clients, appear in matters, and progressively take ownership of your own files while receiving ongoing guidance from an experienced litigation Partner.

We're interested in speaking with lawyers who offer:

• Approximately 2–5 years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution. Levels outside this range are still encouraged to apply.

• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability

• A proactive and commercially minded approach

• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in litigation

• The confidence to work autonomously while valuing mentoring and collaboration

• Work directly alongside a highly respected litigation Partner

• High-quality and varied commercial litigation matters

• Genuine mentoring and career development

• Early responsibility and client exposure

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Excellent long-term career progression within an established Canberra firm

• Competitive salary package based on experience

If you're looking to join a firm where you'll be supported, challenged and trusted to develop your own litigation practice, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact Jackie Jones at JJR Advisory on M: 0422 288 *** | E: ******@jjradvisory.com.au

All enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.