Disputes & Insolvency Lawyer (Senior Associate/Special Counsel)

About the role
Seize the opportunity to lead complex commercial litigation matters at a prestigious Melbourne CBD law firm. As a Senior Associate/Special Counsel with 3–8 years' PAE in Disputes & Insolvency, you will drive strategy, manage high-value disputes, and collaborate directly with a Litigation Director to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary (and bonus structure), you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth. These include flexible work arrangements, an extra week of annual leave, achievable daily billable targets set at just 5 hours p/d, and a fantastic annual staff retreat focused on learning, development, and team connection.

Duties
Our client is committed to delivering premium legal services by strategically focusing on a lower volume of high-quality work. This approach ensures exceptional outcomes and a standard of service that consistently exceeds client expectations.

In this role, you will:

• Manage complex shareholder and business partnership disputes
• Handle property and lease disputes
• Advise on trust disputes and related litigation
• Work on employment disputes and claims
• Deal with misleading and deceptive conduct cases
• Navigate a variety of commercial litigation matters with no two days being the same

Skills & experience
The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-8 years PAE in litigious matters with a strong desire to specialise and grow your career as a commercial litigator
• Excellent communication skills at all levels and a strong client service focus
• Strong drive and motivation, with an engaging and proactive team approach
• A commitment to building your career long-term within a successful and growing Melbourne law firm

About our client
Our client is a well-regarded CBD-based law firm experiencing steady, strategic growth and known for its team of skilled and dedicated lawyers. Recognised as one of Victoria’s leading law firms with numerous accolades, they offer a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, with approachable Partners and exceptional mentoring that fosters professional development at every stage.

How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M:  0418 361 199
E:  sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3973125r