Associate/ Senior Associate (Litigation)

Aptum; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptum in Melbourne seeks a talented litigation lawyer with 4–8 years PQE to handle medium–large commercial and tax disputes for a diverse client base, including corporates, HNWIs and international clients.

You will own high-stakes disputes in superior courts, including shareholder conflicts, corporate fraud and regulatory matters, and contribute to thought leadership and mentoring of junior team members.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years PQE in litigation or related tax disputes.
• Experience handling medium–large commercial disputes and/or tax controversy.

Responsibilities

• Own high-stakes commercial disputes in superior courts, including shareholder and regulatory issues.
• Advise corporates, high-net-worth individuals and international clients in Australia.
• Contribute to thought leadership, business development and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Litigation

Client engagement

Job description

Associate/ Senior Associate (Litigation)

Looking for an opportunity to deepen your involvement in complex litigation? Want to join a firm that’s reshaping how commercial and tax disputes are run in Australia?

The role

We are seeking a talented and driven litigation lawyer with 4–8 years PQE to join Aptum in our Melbourne office. This role will see you play a key role in medium-large scale commercial and tax disputes, advising a diverse client base including corporates, high‑net‑worth individuals and international clients conducting litigation in Australia.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of high‑stakes commercial disputes in superior courts including shareholder conflicts, corporate fraud and regulatory disputes. In parallel, you will be involved tax controversy, including disputes with the ATO, administrative reviews before the ART, and litigation in the Federal Court.

You will be an integral part of a close‑knit team that prides itself on delivering high‑quality, personalised dispute resolution services. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to thought leadership, business development, and mentoring junior team members.

This position is ideal for someone looking to extend themselves with challenging and dynamic legal work, and to be in an environment that supports professionals to do their best work.

What to expect

• To be mentored by industry‑leading, Doyles Guide recognised litigators who have spent years at Top Tier firms, The Victorian Bar and ATO.
• To be encouraged to do the substantive, strategic legal thinking, drafting pleadings and other court documents in‑house.
• To work closely with our practice leads and directors.
• To share our passion for excellence and evolving the way litigation is done.
• To work somewhere that understands that you have a life beyond the law.
• To stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone and develop your confidence as litigator.