Associate - Dispute Resolution

Overview Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is a leading Australian law firm known for advising corporates and funds on their most complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters. At JWS, we build authentic, long-term relationships and have a deep understanding of our clients and their industries. Our clients say we are pragmatic, strategic, commercial and easy to work with.

Our firm is comprised of more than 450 highly talented people, including 80+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth. We are globally connected and have strong relationships with major independent law firms around the world. JWS was recognised as Technology, Media and Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year (Mergermarket M&A Awards Australia 2023), Energy Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers 2023) and Australian Law Firm of the Year (Beaton Client Choice Awards 2025). Our lawyers are highly ranked in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Lexology Index (formerly Who\'s Who Legal). We are strongly committed to social justice, responsible business and our diverse communities. We are proud of our pro bono program which focuses on supporting low income, disadvantaged and marginalised people in the Australian community.

About the Team Our top tier Dispute Resolution practice handles the largest and highest profile corporate and regulatory disputes in Australia.

We excel at running large, complex litigation, including regulatory investigations and proceedings; class actions; as well as corporate, commercial, infrastructure, competition and tax disputes. Known for being sharp and strategic, we deliver practical, commercial advice.

Our Partners are leaders in their areas of expertise, who take on tough, high-stakes litigation for leading international and Australian businesses. With experience representing both defendants and plaintiffs, we have invaluable insights into the judgment calls made on both sides of complex claims and prosecutions.

About the Roles We are seeking an Associate (2–5 PQE) to join our Dispute Resolution team in Brisbane. In this role, you will contribute to high‑profile and complex commercial litigation while working closely with Partners and senior lawyers across our national team.

This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career through exposure to sophisticated matters, structured learning, hands‑on mentoring, and meaningful responsibility from day one.

About You You bring strong technical capability and relevant experience in dispute resolution, along with a commitment to delivering high‑quality work. You:

have demonstrated expertise in dispute resolution;

ideally have expertise in restructuring & insolvency matters (preferable but not essential);

work well to meet deadlines and in a team, but also excel working autonomously on tasks appropriate for your experience level;

have strong communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to foster and build productive working relationships with colleagues and clients; and

take a collaborative, positive and energetic approach to everything you do.

Working at JWS We value collaboration and our teams work together to achieve shared outcomes. We care about the wellbeing of our people and will invest time in understanding your objectives so we can support you throughout your career. We believe it’s this focus on our people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australia’s leading independent law firms.

We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth, approachable, and always high-performing. We have worked hard to create a culture where people look out for each other.

We offer:

a collegiate environment with a collaborative culture across offices and practice groups;

high-quality work with committed mentors supporting your career development;

comprehensive benefits including competitive remuneration, flexible working, and extensive social and wellbeing initiatives; and

opportunities for professional growth through structured learning and development programs, pro bono work, and employee recognition initiatives.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to promoting a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age - to fulfil their professional aspirations with us. In particular we would welcome applications from First Nations candidates.

Johnson Winter Slattery pays respect to Elders past and present of our nation’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We honour the deep spiritual, cultural and customary connections of Traditional Owners to the Australian landscape, including Australia’s waterways, land, and sea country.

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