Commercial Litigation Lawyer

The Andersen Partnership; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Referral bonuses

Flexible working

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer leave

Social functions

Sporting activities

Dress down

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership in Melbourne is seeking a Commercial Ligation Lawyer to join our respected practice on a permanent basis. You will handle a broad range of complex commercial disputes and class actions, working closely with senior partners across the firm's litigation platform.

Ideal candidates have 1–7 years PAE in commercial litigation, strong drafting, analytical, and client-management skills, and a collaborative mindset ready to progress within a leading practice.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–7 years’ PAE in commercial litigation within a reputable practice.
• Experience across commercial disputes and high-value matters.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills for complex cases.
• Excellent client management and communication abilities.
• Commercial mindset and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Drive to progress career within a leading practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing and running litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Providing strategic and commercially astute legal advice.
• Conducting legal research and preparing detailed written advice.
• Drafting court documents, correspondence and submissions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Autonomy in litigation

Client management

Legal drafting

Commercial disputes

Team collaboration

Career progression

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for Commercial Ligation Lawyers to join highly regarded commercial litigation practices on a permanent basis. The role's offer exposure to complex, high-value matters alongside multiple respected partners across broad commercial disputes & class actions.

The successful candidate will work across a broad range of commercial litigation matters and key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and running litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Providing strategic and commercially astute legal advice
• Conducting legal research and preparing detailed written advice
• Drafting court documents, correspondence and submissions
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Assisting with business development initiatives and mentoring junior lawyers

The ideal candidate will have:

• Approximately 1–7 years’ PAE gained within a reputable commercial litigation practice
• Experience across commercial disputes
• Strong technical drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent client management and communication abilities
• A commercial mindset and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• The drive to progress their career within a leading practice

In return, this opportunity offers:

• High-quality and complex litigation work
• Attractive benefits package to include paid parental leave, referral bonuses upto $10,000, flexible working, tuition reimbursement, volunteer leave, social functions & sporting activities, dress down etc.
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Strong mentoring and professional development