Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation & Insolvency

PQE Partners ·www.pqepartners.com.au

Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Private Practice Legal
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Associate / Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency
PQE Partners are exclusively representing a growing boutique law firm that continues to build strong momentum in the market. Having partnered with the firm on multiple successful hires, including at Senior Associate level, we have seen first-hand the quality of work, leadership and trajectory of the practice.
  
Following continued growth and an increasing pipeline of complex matters, the firm is now seeking to add another high-calibre litigator to its team. This is a genuine opportunity to join a practice that is scaling in a considered way, with strong foundations already in place.
  
Key Responsibilities
As Associate / Senior Associate, you will work closely with the firm’s founders and play a key role in advising clients across a broad range of disputes, including but not limited to:
  • Complex commercial litigation matters, including debt recovery disputes
  • Insolvency and restructuring litigation, acting for a range of stakeholders
  • High-stakes disputes for corporate clients, SMEs, and individuals
  • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, helping to shape the next generation of the firm’s talent
  • Developing client relationships and originating new matters, with support from the partners
  
About You
The ideal candidate will be a Senior Associate or a strong Associate ready to step up, with:
  • 4+ years’ post-admission experience in commercial litigation and/or insolvency
  • The ability to run matters with increasing autonomy
  • A commercial mindset and confidence dealing directly with clients
  • Strong advocacy and drafting skills
  • An interest in being part of a growing boutique and contributing beyond pure fee-earning
  
What’s on Offer
This is a genuinely different opportunity to the traditional law firm pathway, offering:
  • A clear trajectory as the firm continues to grow, with future equity potential
  • Commission incentives on work you originate
  • Direct exposure to founders and clients from day one
  • A high-trust environment with real autonomy
  • The opportunity to join a team where recent hires have integrated quickly and are already making a tangible impact
  
If you are a commercial litigator with insolvency experience and are looking to take the next step in a growing and well-positioned firm, please contact Katie Mitchell at PQE Partners for a confidential discussion or apply directly.

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