Commercial Litigation Associate

MRA Search; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MRA Search represents one of Australia’s most prestigious law firms seeking an experienced commercial litigation lawyer to join the Melbourne Litigation team. The role involves handling high-profile disputes across commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, and complex class actions with notable partner oversight.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year PQE in relevant areas, strong academic credentials, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a high-calibre team in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong experience across complex commercial disputes, regulatory matters, insolvency litigation and/or class actions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters with independence while collaborating within a close-knit, high-performing team.
• Australian-qualified with strong academic credentials from a top law school.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Regulatory matters

Insolvency litigation

Class actions

Education

Law degree from a top law school (Australian-qualified)

Job description

About the firm and the role:

Our client, one of Australia's most prestigious law firms, is seeking an experienced commercial litigation lawyer to join their Litigation practice in Melbourne.

The firm consistently handles some of the most complex, high-profile and landmark disputes in Australia, acting for major corporates, high-net-worth individuals, boards and directors, financial institutions and government bodies. The work spans commercial litigation and dispute resolution, class action defence, corporate regulatory investigations, white collar crime, banking and insurance disputes, international fraud and asset recovery, and restructuring and insolvency matters.

The firm is consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers International and Doyle's Guide across all its practice areas and has been voted Australia's Law Firm of the Year in two practice areas.

The Litigation team across the Eastern Seaboard is exceptionally strong, comprising 11 highly regarded partners who act across all superior courts including the NSW and Victorian Supreme Courts, the Federal Court and the High Court of Australia.

This is an opportunity to work on genuinely landmark matters alongside some of Australia's most decorated litigation practitioners, in a firm where your contribution is visible and your development is a genuine priority.

About you:

• 1+ years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, gained at a leading domestic or international law firm
• Strong experience across complex commercial disputes, regulatory matters, insolvency litigation and/or class actions (experience across more than one of these areas is highly regarded)
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters with a degree of independence while working collaboratively within a close-knit, high-performing team
• Australian-qualified with strong academic credentials from a top law school

About MRA Search:

MRA Search is a leading international legal search firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the US. With decades of experience in the legal industry, we act as trusted advisers to many of the world’s leading law firms and companies. We are committed to supporting careers and developing exceptional legal teams.