Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation & Insolvency

Ready for more ownership of your matters, stronger client exposure and a real voice within your team?

We’re working with a highly regarded Melbourne law firm looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate to its Commercial Litigation team.

This is a role for a confident litigator who enjoys running matters, dealing directly with clients and getting involved beyond the day-to-day legal work.

You’ll join a collaborative, down-to-earth team where senior lawyers are trusted with autonomy, encouraged to develop client relationships and supported to build their profile.

What you'll be working on
Expect plenty of variety across complex commercial disputes & insolvency law, including:

• Contractual and general commercial disputes
• Shareholder and corporate disputes
• Insolvency-related matters
• Debt recovery
• Conducting matters across state and federal courts, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution forums
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior lawyers and graduates

There will also be scope to get involved in business development, client initiatives and broader practice growth.

What we're looking for
You’ll be an experienced commercial litigator who is comfortable taking ownership and providing clear, commercially focused advice.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 7+ years’ PAE in commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong technical litigation skills and solid court experience
• The confidence to manage files and client relationships autonomously
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to resolving disputes

An existing professional network would be well regarded, but just as important is your willingness to build relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

About our client
Our client is a leading mid-tier Melbourne law firm offering the quality of work and client base you would expect from a larger practice, without losing the accessibility and collegiate feel of a close-knit team.

You’ll benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive remuneration, genuine work/life balance and clear opportunities to continue developing your practice and career.

If you’re a senior commercial litigator looking for more autonomy, strong client exposure and a team where you can make a genuine contribution, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now 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: 4066555