Associate/Senior Associate- Finance
- Manage a busy portfolio of mortgage enforcement and debt recovery matters.
- Advise financial institution clients on recoveries strategies and enforcement options.
- Contribute to the growth and success of a highly regarded practice.
Associate / Senior Associate – Finance Disputes & Recoveries
Manage a busy mortgage enforcement practice | Strong financial institution client base | Clear career progression | Supportive and collaborative team
The Opportunity
An opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate (3-5 years' PAE) to join a highly regarded Finance Disputes & Recoveries practice.
This is an opportunity to join a growing and successful team that acts for major financial institutions, across a broad range of mortgage enforcement, debt recovery and enforcement matters.
About the Firm
You will join a well-established commercial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.
The firm is recognised for its commitment to professional development, client service excellence and creating an environment where lawyers are empowered to take ownership of their matters while receiving ongoing mentorship and support.
With a strong financial services client base and a growing disputes practice, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team that combines high-quality work with a positive and inclusive culture.
About the Role
As an Associate / Senior Associate, you will:
- Manage a busy portfolio of mortgage enforcement, debt recovery and enforcement matters
- Conduct possession proceedings across multiple jurisdictions
- Advise financial institution clients on recoveries strategies and enforcement options
- Draft court documents, affidavits, submissions and related correspondence
- Liaise directly with clients, borrowers, external stakeholders and counsel
- Manage matters autonomously from commencement through to resolution
- Develop specialist expertise within the finance disputes and recoveries space
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of a highly regarded practice
About You
3-5 years' post-admission experience in mortgage enforcement, recoveries, finance litigation or debt recovery
- Strong knowledge of court processes and legislative frameworks relevant to recoveries and enforcement matters
- Experience managing matters with a high degree of autonomy
- Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and time management capabilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- A commercial, solutions-focused approach to client service
- The ability to effectively manage competing priorities within a busy practice
Why Join?
- Join an industry-recognised Commercial Disputes team with an outstanding culture
- Work closely with leading financial institution clients
- Enjoy genuine responsibility and autonomy from day one
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Free fitness classes and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives
- Incentive bonus program
- Regular social and team-building activities
- Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Structured career progression and mentoring
- Competitive remuneration package
Interested? For a confidential discussion regarding this role, or to explore other opportunities in the legal market, please contact:
Karen Horovitz
Senior Recruitment Consultant – Legal Professional
0450 530 351
✉️ Karen.Horovitz@empiregroup.com.au
Karen specialises in partnering with lawyers across private practice and in-house markets throughout Sydney. She is passionate about helping legal professionals navigate their careers and connect with opportunities that align with their long-term goals and aspirations.
If this opportunity isn't quite what you're looking for, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities that may be a better fit for your experience and career goals.
At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1698761
Profession:Legal professional
Company: empire group
Date posted: 20th Oct, 2026
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