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

• 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