ABOUT THE TEAM

Founded in 2019, XD Law has established itself as a leading public interest law firm in Australia.

XD has represented and continues to represent independent media and citizen journalists, whistleblowers, activists and survivors of abuses of power. While the firm is young, it has already garnered a reputation for innovative crowdfunding and catalysing public support for particular causes. XD brings to these causes a level of aggression honed through its commercial litigation practice. Commercial acumen and a talent for expertly managing disputes is crucial for this role. This is an excellent opportunity to join XD in a period of growth.

The team works across diverse civil litigation areas including defamation, public interest disclosure litigation, administrative law, tort law, maritime law, international law, and environmental law. Case loads involve a mix of public interest work and commercial litigation and arbitration work.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The firm is looking for a lawyer with between 3 – 6 years post-admission experience with experience in a disputes work.

The expectation is that as an associate lawyer you will manage cases across a diverse field of subject matter and in Courts both in Australia and abroad.

The position offers a high level of autonomy and is well suited for a hardworking, self-motivated individual who wants an opportunity to think creatively, design and implement strategic litigation actions and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Ideally, you have:

1. Experience working within a litigation environment
2. An interest in strategic litigation and public interest matters
3. Strong relationship building skills and demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

To apply, please forward a short covering letter or email (no more than a page), a CV, and an academic transcript.