Senior Associate

The role

This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, professional negligence matters, insolvency and restructuring issues, and regulatory proceedings. You will have carriage of matters, work directly with clients, and play a key role in developing litigation strategies and delivering commercially focused outcomes.

The work is varied, complex and intellectually engaging, providing exposure to significant disputes across a range of industries and sectors. You will be involved in all stages of the litigation process, from providing strategic advice prior to court proceedings being commenced, to developing case strategy and managing key steps in the court timetable, including interlocutory applications through to mediations, trials and appeals. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical expertise, deepen client relationships and take on a high level of responsibility while advancing your career.

About you 

• You will have experience at the Senior Associate level (5+ years PAE).
• You have high attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You’re a team player with a collaborative approach.
• You have exceptional time management skills, the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• You’re highly proficient and experienced in performing critical analysis and solving problems.
• You’re enthusiastic and personally motivated to perform continuous learning and self-improvement.

The team

Our high-performing and collegiate Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in Perth continues to grow, and we are seeking a driven lawyer with commercial litigation experience to play a key role in our expanding practice. The team recently strengthened its leadership through the promotion of a new Partner, reflecting both the depth of talent within the practice and its continued success in the market. Recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as "a top performer in the corporate and commercial litigation space", the team advises on a broad range of complex and high-profile disputes. Working alongside leading practitioners, including an internationally recognised dispute resolution and litigation Partner with expertise in domestic and international arbitrations, mediations and expert determinations, this is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career within a collaborative and thriving practice.

About Us

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.

Piper Alderman’s vision is to Deliver client outcomes with responsive, commercially decisive expert advice.  Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding work.  At Piper Alderman we promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

Our perks

We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including, but not limited to:

• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options
• An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks’ paid leave.
• Automatic acceptance into the group Salary Continuance insurance plan.
• Purchased annual leave options.
• Both a firm wide and discretionary bonus program.
• A range of fun office and team events all year round to give you the opportunity to connect socially as often as possible!
• Free local gym membership.
• A range of corporate discounts.
• Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees.
• The opportunity to participate in pro-bono work.
• Free outdoor cinema tickets due to our sponsorship relationship with one of our pro-bono clients.

Apply today

Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and to provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves.  We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected.  People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please submit an application by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement. Please note, no applications will be accepted directly via email.

If you have questions or would like further information about this opportunity, please contact careers@piperalderman.com.au