Litigation Law Graduate

The Firm

The firm is a leading commercial law practice recognised for advising on the most complex legal matters, high-stakes disputes and significant commercial decisions. It acts for entrepreneurial businesses, ASX-listed and family-owned companies, high-wealth private clients and international enterprises with interests in Australia.

With a long-standing reputation for innovation and a distinctive generalist specialist model, the firm develops lawyers who can operate across a broad range of sophisticated legal issues. Lawyers work closely across practice groups, gaining exposure to complex disputes, regulatory matters and strategic advisory work early in their careers.

The firm is also deeply engaged in public interest litigation and landmark matters that shape Australian law. Its collaborative structure and commitment to excellence create an environment where high-performing graduates can build an exceptional foundation for a long-term career in commercial law.

The Role

The firm is seeking an outstanding Litigation Law Graduate to join its Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Sydney. This role forms part of a national graduate cohort and includes Practical Legal Training delivered in-house.

The successful candidate will work across a broad range of commercial disputes and investigations, including:

• Commercial litigation and contractual disputes


• Corporate regulatory investigations and enforcement actions


• White collar crime and defence matters


• Insolvency, restructuring and recovery litigation


• Financial services, competition and consumer law disputes

Graduates work across multiple partners and matters, ensuring the development of a well-rounded, generalist litigation skill set. The role offers significant exposure to complex, high-profile disputes and early involvement in substantive legal work, including drafting, research, evidence preparation, court support and client communication.

Graduates receive direct supervision from Partners and are given meaningful responsibility from the outset.

The Candidate

The firm is seeking an academically outstanding graduate who thrives in a demanding, high-performance environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent academic results across their law degree, with a minimum distinction average


• Strong results in litigation-focused subjects and a genuine interest in dispute resolution


• Experience in private practice, or a strong demonstrated commitment to commercial law and litigation from a top Australian law firm


• Highly developed analytical ability and sound commercial judgement


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Meticulous attention to detail


• The ability to identify key issues quickly and think strategically


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams


• A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership of work


• A genuine commitment to building a career in commercial litigation

Graduate Development

The firm offers a structured and integrated graduate program combining in-house Supervised Legal Training with Practical Legal Training. Graduates participate in a curated training program delivered by Partners and work closely with different practice areas to support the firm’s generalist specialist approach. All training is conducted on-site.

Partners invest heavily in graduate development, providing hands-on experience, direct client contact and exposure to complex matters that accelerate learning and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package


• Comprehensive in-house Supervised Legal Training delivered by Partners


• Structured professional development throughout the graduate year


• Fully subsidised corporate gym membership and wellness program


• On-site fully subsidised café


• Prime CBD office location


• Free legal services for wills, estate planning and conveyancing


• Discounted corporate health insurance

Apply using an MS Word copy of your CV and email your academic transcript to kalinda@people2people.com.au. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further.