Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Lawyer | 12-Month Contract
Location: Melbourne -CBD
State: VIC
Worktype: Part Time
About Our Client
Join a highly regarded boutique commercial law firm in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, known for delivering quality legal services and practical, commercially focused advice.
An appealing opportunity awaits an experienced Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Lawyer (4+ years' PAE) to join their team on a 12-month parental leave contract.
Offering an interesting mix of commercial disputes and insolvency matters, this role would particularly suit someone seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, although full-time candidates will also be considered.
Your Role
Working across a diverse range of commercial litigation and insolvency matters, you'll enjoy plenty of variety, autonomy and direct client involvement. Your work will include:
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded boutique firm, enjoy interesting and varied work and make a valuable contribution during a 12-month parental leave contract.
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the Apply Now button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 4083713
#SCR-sharon-henderson
Join a highly regarded boutique commercial law firm in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, known for delivering quality legal services and practical, commercially focused advice.
An appealing opportunity awaits an experienced Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Lawyer (4+ years' PAE) to join their team on a 12-month parental leave contract.
Offering an interesting mix of commercial disputes and insolvency matters, this role would particularly suit someone seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, although full-time candidates will also be considered.
Your Role
Working across a diverse range of commercial litigation and insolvency matters, you'll enjoy plenty of variety, autonomy and direct client involvement. Your work will include:
- Managing commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters
- Handling debt recovery matters for a major private school
- Assisting with patent litigation in the Federal Court
- Advising on building and construction disputes, including VCAT proceedings
- Managing insolvency-related disputes and matters, representing approximately 20% of the workload
- Negotiating settlements, participating in mediations and working towards commercially sensible outcomes
- Briefing and liaising with counsel where required
- Supervising and mentoring a first-year lawyer
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:
- A minimum of 4 years' PAE in commercial litigation and dispute resolution
- Some exposure to insolvency matters would be highly regarded
- Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
- Experience managing litigation matters with a good level of autonomy
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- A practical, commercially minded approach to resolving disputes
- The confidence and ability to supervise and support a junior lawyer
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded boutique firm, enjoy interesting and varied work and make a valuable contribution during a 12-month parental leave contract.
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the Apply Now button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 4083713
#SCR-sharon-henderson
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