Associate Commercial Litigation Lawyer | 2+ Pqe

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by Partner

Broad disputes exposure

Career progression

Client exposure

Collaborative team

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is assisting a well-regarded Melbourne law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE. You will be mentored by a senior Partner and handle a mix of quality commercial disputes across a supportive, high-performing team.

You will build client relationships, take on increasing responsibility and develop your dispute resolution skills within a firm that prioritises professional growth and long-term careers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience handling a variety of commercial disputes.
• Strong client-facing and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
• Work with clients and senior lawyers in a collaborative environment.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to disputes strategy.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Client relationship management

Education

2+ PQE in commercial litigation

Job description

• Direct mentoring from a highly regarded litigation Partner


• Broad commercial disputes with strong client exposure


• Clear career progression in a supportive, high-performing team

Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2+ PQE) | Quality disputes work, exceptional mentoring and genuine career progression.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE to join a well-regarded and growing law firm in Melbourne’s South East.

Working alongside a highly experienced and approachable Partner, you will receive hands‑on mentoring, guidance and support while taking on increasing responsibility across a diverse range of commercial disputes. This role would suit a lawyer looking to accelerate their development, gain exposure to quality matters and build a long‑term career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

You will be involved in a broad range of litigation matters, working closely with clients and senior lawyers in a collaborative environment that values initiative, professional growth and high-quality legal work.

On Offer

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  Direct access to an experienced litigation Partner committed to mentoring and career development

  
  


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  Exposure to a broad range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters

  
  


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  Strong pipeline of quality work and established client relationships

  
  


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  Supportive and collaborative team environment

  
  


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  Clear progression pathways based on performance and contribution

  
  


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  Genuine opportunities to develop client relationships and business development skills

  
  

About You

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  Minimum 2 years’ PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution