Associate, Dispute Resolution

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 190 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.

About our role

Due to an internal transfer, we are seeking an Associate to join our highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, working closely with Hayden Fox. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of complex commercial disputes, including contract disputes, property matters, shareholder issues, intellectual property, construction, financial services, insolvency, fraud and tax disputes.

You will work closely with corporates, directors, shareholders, property developers, government and investors, assisting to develop legal strategies aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded disputes lawyer to work on sophisticated matters in a collaborative and high-performing team, while gaining strong mentoring, client exposure and increasing responsibility.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced disputes lawyer with strong commercial litigation experience and a practical, solutions-focused approach. You will have:

• 2+ years PQE in dispute resolution, commercial litigation or a related field
• Experience assisting with or managing complex disputes from initial advice through to resolution
• Strong technical skills across areas such as contract law, property disputes, corporate issues, financial services or insolvency
• A commercial mindset and the ability to develop strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment

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

Apply online with your CV, covering letter and academic transcripts

Although we do not accept applications via email, if you have any questions about the role, please contact us at careers@cowellclarke.com.au.