Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution (Sydney)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 170 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged. Innovation is central to our mission.

About our role

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, working for Hayden Fox. This role will offer you the opportunity to handle a diverse range of complex commercial disputes across industries, including contract disputes, property matters, shareholder issues, intellectual property, construction, financial services, insolvency, fraud, and tax.

You’ll play a key role in developing legal strategies aligned with clients’ commercial objectives, working with corporates, directors, shareholders, property developers, government, and investors.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, delivering strategic dispute resolution advice and litigation services at the highest level.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced disputes lawyer with a strong background in commercial litigation and a keen focus on achieving practical, commercial outcomes for clients. You will have:

• 5+ years PQE in dispute resolution, commercial litigation, or a related field.

• Proven experience managing complex disputes from initial advice through to resolution.

• Strong technical expertise across contract law, property disputes, corporate issues, financial services, or insolvency.

• A commercial mindset, with the ability to develop strategies that align with clients’ business objectives.

• Excellent client engagement and communication skills, with a reputation for building trusted relationships.

• A proactive and collaborative approach, thriving in a fast-paced and high-performing team.

What will we offer you?

Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

Apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV, covering letter and academic transcripts to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au