Commercial Litigation Lawyer 1-4 Pqe

Engage Personnel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Employee benefits

Prime Melbourne CBD location

Job summary

Engage Personnel is partnering with a leading Australian commercial law firm to recruit a Litigation Lawyer in Melbourne. You will work with top partners on sophisticated disputes, building technical expertise and contributing to high-stakes matters for major clients.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years' PQE in commercial litigation, strong research, drafting and communication skills, and a proactive, commercially minded approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years' PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to identify key legal issues and approach matters strategically.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex commercial disputes from initial stages through resolution.
• Assist partners and senior lawyers on high‑profile matters.
• Develop case strategy, research, draft submissions and manage document workflows.

Skills

PQE 1-4 years

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Litigation Lawyer to join one of Australia's leading independent commercial law firms.
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded disputes practice working on complex, high-profile and commercially significant matters for an impressive client base.

You will work closely with leading partners and experienced practitioners, gaining exposure to sophisticated litigation while developing your technical skills and building a strong foundation for long-term career progression.
For a lawyer looking to take the next step in their career, this is an opportunity to be part of a high-performing team where quality of work, professional development and excellence are genuinely valued.

The Firm
Our client is a prestigious Australian commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, recognised for its work across some of Australia's most significant commercial transactions and disputes.
The firm acts for major private businesses, ASX-listed companies, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private capital investors and international organisations. It is known for its commercially focused approach, strong market reputation and commitment to delivering exceptional legal advice.
With a collaborative culture and a reputation for attracting and developing leading legal talent, the firm offers an environment where ambitious lawyers can thrive.

The Practice
The Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice is widely recognised as one of the leading disputes teams in the Australian legal market.
The team acts on a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including significant contractual disputes, corporate litigation, shareholder disputes, insolvency-related litigation, regulatory investigations and other high-stakes contentious matters.
You will work alongside highly regarded partners and experienced litigators, with the opportunity to contribute to matters from their initial stages through to resolution. The team places importance on developing well-rounded lawyers, providing exposure to different partners, clients and areas of commercial litigation.

About You

We are interested in hearing from lawyers with approximately 1–4 years' PQE who are looking to further develop their commercial litigation careers.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in commercial litigation gained within a reputable private practice firm.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to identify key legal issues and approach matters strategically.
• A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence working autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• A genuine desire to learn, take on responsibility and develop under the guidance of leading practitioners.

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to complex, high-profile and sophisticated commercial disputes.
• Direct access to highly regarded partners and experienced practitioners.
• Excellent mentorship, training and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and technical development.
• Competitive remuneration and an attractive employee benefits package.
• Prime Melbourne CBD location.