" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Litigation Lawyer - IP \u0026amp; Media Disputes\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10249\"\u003e Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10251\"\u003e Lawyer- Private Pract \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"10250\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Litigation Associate\u003c/strong\u003e to join a highly regarded specialist commercial law firm in Sydney.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is a boutique Australian commercial law firm of approximately 35 staff, specialising in \u003cstrong\u003eintellectual property, technology and media law\u003c/strong\u003e. The firm offers sophisticated, high-quality work within a collaborative, professional and friendly environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners on complex and often high-profile disputes, while enjoying genuine autonomy, direct client contact and the opportunity to further develop your expertise across IP, media and commercial litigation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs a Senior Associate, you will take ownership of a range of complex litigation matters from initial advice through to resolution, settlement or hearing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour work will include:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntellectual property litigation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefamation and reputational disputes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedia litigation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroader commercial disputes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping case strategy alongside Partners and clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions and evidence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging discovery, interlocutory applications and hearing preparation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBriefing and working closely with Counsel and experts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttending court, mediations and settlement conferences\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding commercial and strategic advice directly to clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You will have meaningful involvement in case strategy and client relationships rather than simply being responsible for execution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will ideally have \u003cstrong\u003e5\u0026ndash;7 years PQE\u003c/strong\u003e with experience in commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, media litigation or a closely related disputes practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will also bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in one or more of \u003cstrong\u003edefamation, media disputes or intellectual property litigation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong litigation and dispute resolution skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent drafting and written communication skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence managing matters and communicating directly with sophisticated clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial judgement and a practical approach to dispute resolution\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with Partners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current Australian practising certificate\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate looking to move into a specialist practice where they can work on challenging, high-quality disputes while having genuine visibility and influence within the team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo apply\u003c/strong\u003e, submit your CV here or contact Karolina Slaby \u003cstrong\u003ekarolina@eliasrecruitment.com\u003c/strong\u003e for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4474481\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "