Commercial Disputes & Insolvency - Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate

Mills Oakley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios acrossa

Job summary

Mills Oakley in Melbourne seeks a Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate with 2–8 years' PQE for its Commercial Disputes & Insolvency team. You will handle insolvency and dispute matters, work closely with partners, and gain exposure to complex litigation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role offers opportunities for court appearances, high‑quality advisory work, and a supportive culture focused on learning and development. A client‑facing, commercial approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years' PQE with insolvency and disputes background.
• Experience in restructuring, bankruptcy or disputes work.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex insolvency and commercial disputes in Melbourne.
• Work with partners and senior lawyers on high‑impact matters.
• Manage cases with appropriate supervision and teamwork.
• Prepare pleadings, opinions and client communications.
• Attend court appearances and contribute to advocacy when needed.

Skills

Insolvency experience

Commercial litigation

Drafting and analysis

Client relationship skills

Team collaboration

Education

Admitted to practice in Australia

Job description

Commercial Disputes & Insolvency - Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate

An excellent opportunity for a practitioner with 2-8 years' PQE to join our Melbourne Commercial Disputes & Insolvency team.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

This is a new opportunity for a practitioner with between 2-8 years’ PQE to join our fast paced, growing and highly regarded Commercial Disputes & Insolvency team in Melbourne. Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will advise on a broad range of insolvency and commercial dispute matters.

The work is both challenging and rewarding, and our growing team has a high-performing, inclusive and learning-oriented culture.

You will gain exposure to complex and varied work, including:

• Corporate and personal insolvency matters
• Bankruptcy and liquidation disputes
• Enforcement and debt recovery proceedings
• Restructuring and insolvency-related advice
• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Shareholder and director disputes
• Court appearances and advocacy opportunities

Who We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 2-8 years' post admission experience
• Experience in insolvency, commercial litigation, restructuring, bankruptcy or disputes work
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice
• The ability to manage matters with appropriate supervision and work effectively as part of a team

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!