Commercial Disputes Associate/Senior Associate

Legal People; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements and flexi‑

Market-leading paid parental leave

Additional annual leave purchase

Birthday leave day

Structured professional development, 


Health and wellbeing initiatives and社

Job summary

Legal People in Melbourne is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate (3–7 years’ PAE) to join its market-leading Commercial Disputes team. You will work closely with respected Partners, shaping litigation strategy, independently managing matters and mentoring junior lawyers in a high-stakes, private-practice environment.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, generous professional development and a client-focused platform handling complex disputes for ASX-listed clients and regulators, with

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ PAE in commercial litigation gained in private practice.
• Strong litigation and case management experience across varied disputes.
• Excellent legal, forensic and evidentiary skills.
• The ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Commercial acumen, business development capability and a client-focused approach.
• Experience conducting litigation in the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients across a broad range of commercial disputes and contentious matters.
• Contribute to litigation strategy, independently manage and progress matters, and supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Handle complex, large-scale disputes that involve reputational risk.

Skills

3–7 years’ PAE

Strong litigation and case management

Excellent legal, forensic and evidenti

Supervise and mentor junior lawyers

Commercial acumen and client focus

Victoria Commercial Court experience (

Job description

About the role

Join a market-leading Commercial Disputes team handling complex, high-stakes commercial disputes for an impressive client base that includes ASX-listed companies, corporate regulators, private corporations and high-net-worth individuals.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate/Senior Associate (3–7 years’ PAE) to work closely with highly regarded Partners, where you will contribute to litigation strategy, independently manage and progress matters, and supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Offering sophisticated work, genuine career progression and excellent benefits, this role is ideal for a talented commercial litigator looking to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

In addition to market-competitive remuneration and a generous incentive program, you will enjoy:

• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours
• A market-leading paid parental leave policy
• The ability to purchase additional annual leave
• A gifted day of leave during your birthday month
• Structured professional development, coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and regular social events

Duties

You will advise and represent clients across a broad range of commercial disputes and contentious matters, including:

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Misleading or deceptive conduct
• Regulatory matters
• Director and shareholder disputes
• Negligence claims

The team has a particular interest in complex, large scale disputes that involve reputational risk.

You will also contribute to litigation strategy, manage matters with appropriate autonomy, delegate work, and supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills & experience

Ideally, you will have:

• 3–7 years’ PAE in commercial litigation gained in private practice
• Strong litigation and case management experience across varied disputes
• Excellent legal, forensic and evidentiary skills
• The ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Commercial acumen, business development capability and a client-focused approach
• Experience conducting litigation in the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria will be highly regarded

About our client

Our client is a respected mid-tier commercial law firm with a growing national presence and a reputation for handling sophisticated, high-quality matters. Recognised as one of Australia’s best places to work, the firm offers a modern, inclusive and collaborative environment that places its people first.