Senior Associate — Commercial Litigation
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Position Overview
Location:
Sydney, Australia 
Compensation:
A$15,000 - A$19,000/year
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Real Estate Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
Herbert Smith Freehills is seeking a Senior Associate for its market-leading Dispute Resolution practice at 161 Castlereagh Street in Sydney's legal precinct, near the NSW Supreme Court and Land and Environment Court. You will run complex commercial disputes, class actions, and regulatory investigations for major Australian and international clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage large-scale commercial disputes in the Federal Court and Supreme Court of NSW
- Lead preparation for hearings including witness statements, submissions, and discovery
- Advise on class action defence (Part IVA Federal Court of Australia Act 1976)
- Handle Royal Commission and regulatory investigation responses for ASIC and ACCC matters
- Supervise teams of associates and paralegals on large matters
Requirements
- Admitted as a solicitor in NSW; 5-8 years PQE in commercial litigation
- Experience with Federal Court and Supreme Court proceedings
- Strong advocacy, drafting, and analytical skills
- Experience in class actions or regulatory investigations highly regarded
Responsibilities
Large-scale disputes; Class action defence; Regulatory investigations; Team supervision
Requirements
Admitted solicitor (NSW); 5-8 years litigation PQE; Federal/Supreme Court experience
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
A$15,000 - A$19,000/year
Practice Area
Real Estate Law
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Herbert Smith Freehills Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
