Lawyer - Litigation & Disputes

Join Australia’s fastest growing law firm and take your litigation career to the next level. At Hamilton Locke, we do things differently — removing bureaucracy, embracing flexibility, and delivering smarter legal solutions through a truly people-first culture.

We are looking for a commercially minded Litigation Lawyer to join our high-performing national team, led by Brit Ibanez (Deputy Managing Partner), and supported by partners Eric Braun, Tim Grave, and Sophie Uhlhorn. This is a rare opportunity to join a tight-knit team and work on complex, high-value disputes alongside our Deputy Managing Partner, with a strong focus on mentorship, collaboration, and career development.

The Practice

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

• Advising boards and officers on corporate governance and pre-decision risk analysis.
• Acting in insolvency and restructuring-related disputes.
• Defending regulatory investigations and prosecutions (including by ASIC).
• Running shareholder oppression and partnership disputes.
• Litigating complex contractual and commercial claims.
• Advising responsible entities and trustees on scheme management.
• Acting in joint venture, M&A, and financial services disputes.
• White collar crime and fraud matters.

About You

We’re seeking a sharp, curious, and team-oriented lawyer 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.

Why Hamilton Locke?

At Hamilton Locke, we’re reimagining the traditional law firm model - with less red tape and more opportunity. We’re proud to be one of Australia’s fastest growing firms, with offices across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle, and Auckland, and a growing international presence through our key international firm partners.

We prioritise our people experience (Px) because we believe great client outcomes (Cx) start with a strong team culture. Learn more about our culture and values here: hamiltonlocke.com.au/culture

What We Offer

• Access to high-quality, complex legal work across industries and sectors.
• A high-trust, high-performance environment focused on growth and development.
• Competitive remuneration, including participation in our Employee Share Scheme (ESS).
• An additional week of leave for personal development.
• Full-day birthday leave and a transparent performance bonus scheme.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and regular team events and retreats.

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 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

Hamilton Locke is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please contact us at talent@hpxgroup.com.au.

Agency Submissions

Hamilton Locke does not accept agency submissions unless specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team.

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