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About the Team
Our national Litigation & Disputes team is recognised as a market leader, with a number of practitioners acknowledged as experts in their field.
  
Our team includes a number of recognised experts who act for prominent institutional landlords, property owners and managers across Australia. We advise on a broad range of property and leasing disputes, delivering strategic and commercially focused outcomes for our clients.
  
This practice offers exposure to a diverse and challenging mix of work, including:

• Commercial, retail and industrial leasing disputes
• Misrepresentation and unconscionable conduct claims
• Refurbishment, relocation and demolition disputes
• Termination, make good, abandonment and third-party property claims
• Property development disputes
• Enforcement of landlord rights and remedies for lease breaches
• Urgent interlocutory applications, including relief against forfeiture
• Contractual interpretation and retail leasing legislation issues
• Statutory breach notices and enforcement actions
• Insolvency-related litigation, including bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings
• Sale and acquisition of land disputes
• Franchising disputes
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and conciliation

The team regularly appears in State and Federal Courts, as well as specialist tribunals, providing lawyers with exceptional advocacy and litigation experience.
  
About the Role
We are seeking an Associate or Junior Senior Associate with a minimum of 3 years' post-admission experience to join this highly regarded practice.
  
Working closely with partners you will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of property and leasing disputes. You will have the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters from strategy through to resolution, while continuing to develop your technical expertise and commercial acumen.
  
This role offers significant client exposure and increasing responsibility, with the autonomy expected of your level of experience while benefiting from strong partner support and mentorship.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to accelerate their career within a collaborative and growing team that services a premium client base.
  
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• At least 3 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation, disputes or property litigation
• Experience managing a variety of disputes, ideally including property and leasing matters
• Court appearance experience and confidence engaging in litigation processes
• Strong drafting skills across pleadings, affidavits, witness statements and other evidentiary material
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and legal research capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to effectively manage multiple matters and competing priorities
• A client-focused approach with strong relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor and support junior team members
• A proactive attitude, commercial awareness and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded property disputes practice and work alongside recognised industry leaders on high-quality matters. You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative culture, direct client engagement, and genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  
If you're looking to take the next step in your litigation career and build your expertise in property and leasing disputes, we'd love to hear from you.
  
Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.
  
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
  
Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and recognition
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Best Lawyers in Australia™ and Ones to Watch in Australia™ award recipients
• Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We are committed to giving back to our community through a range of initiatives:

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and well-being committees
• Membership of Law Exchange International for global collaboration
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What’s next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
  
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and complete our online application form. We will be in touch shortly.
  
  
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