Litigation Lawyer | Perth

About Hamilton Locke 

Hamilton Locke is a law firm evolving the traditional approach to corporate and commercial legal services. We are constantly removing the layers of bureaucracy, reacting quickly to change, providing exceptional service and finding creative solutions to deliver smart advice. 

We are part of the HPX Group, which was proudly named one of AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2025. Within that group, Hamilton Locke was also recognised as Law Firm of the Year at the 2025

Australian Law Awards, a reflection of our commitment to doing things differently and creating an exceptional experience for both our people and clients. 

We have offices in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Auckland, with our clients located across Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe and Asia. 

The role

We are seeking a commercially astute Litigation Lawyer to join our high-performing national disputes team, working closely with Chris Hood in our Perth office. 

Chris is widely recognised for his expertise in complex commercial disputes, acting for government bodies, ASX-listed entities, private companies and partnerships across multiple jurisdictions. His practice spans a broad range of sectors including agriculture, energy and resources, construction, infrastructure and property. 

This is a rare opportunity to join a tight-knit, collaborative team working on complex, high-value matters. The practice is led by Brit Ibanez, Managing Partner, and is known for its strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development and genuine career progression. 

You will play a key role in strategic litigation matters, working directly with senior leaders while contributing to a nationally recognised disputes practice. 

The Practice 

As a member of our Litigation team, you’ll work on a broad range of challenging and engaging matters, including: 

• Litigating complex contractual and commercial claims.
• Acting for head contractors and subcontractors in infrastructure and construction disputes
• Acting in insolvency and restructuring-related disputes.
• Running shareholder oppression and partnership disputes.
• Defending regulatory investigations and prosecutions (including by ASIC).
• Advising boards and officers on corporate governance and pre-decision risk analysis.
• Acting in joint venture, M&A, and financial services disputes. 

About You 

We’re seeking a sharp, curious, and team-oriented Senior Associate who is excited to grow their litigation expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will ideally bring: 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience practicing as a Lawyer, with litigation experience.
• A strong interest in disputes, investigations, and regulatory matters.
• A collaborative approach, a desire to learn from experienced practitioners, with a proactive approach.
• Confidence in managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• A commercial mindset and proactive approach to client service. 

What’s in it for you 

• Clear promotion pathways to senior associate.
• Be mentored by leading practitioners in a supportive environment, with access to quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities.
• A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, training days and team retreats.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A clear and transparent performance bonus scheme.
• An extra week’s leave, as part of our employee personal development program.
• A day of birthday leave.
• Support in building client relationships. 

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. 

For more information on Hamilton Locke, please visit https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn here. 

Accessibility and Inclusion 

At Hamilton Locke, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, and family and caring arrangements. 

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at talent@hpxgroup.com.au. 

Agency submissions 

Hamilton Locke does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Hamilton Locke will not be liable for a fee. 

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