Commercial Litigation Lawyer I Associate/Senior Associate

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentoring

Professional development

Prime CBD location

Job summary

Legal People in Melbourne CBD is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Associate/Senior Associate level to own complex commercial and insolvency matters. You will work with Partners on high-profile cases, engage directly with clients, and represent matters across Courts and Tribunals.

You will have autonomy with mentoring from experienced litigators in a collaborative, high-performing team, handling diverse disputes and direct client contact in a prime CBD location.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PAE in commercial litigation matters including contractual disputes and insolvency.
• Strong drafting skills and client-focused mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage priorities across files, clients, and billing.
• Collaborative team approach and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• Well-developed negotiation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex insolvency and commercial litigation matters.
• Work directly with Partners on high-profile cases involving liquidators, directors, secured creditors, and private corporate clients.
• Take ownership of a diverse range of commercial and business disputes.
• Engage in direct client contact, building strong professional relationships.
• Represent clients in all Courts & Tribunals, including Supreme, County, Federal, and VCAT.
• Attend and contribute to Creditors' meetings, mediations, and strategic case discussions.
• Operate with autonomy while benefiting from excellent Partner mentoring and team support.
• Be a pivotal member of a high-performing, collaborative litigation team.

Skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Diligence and integrity

Job description

Commercial Litigation Lawyer I Associate/Senior Associate

About this role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (Associate/Senior Associate level) to take ownership of complex commercial and insolvency matters within a highly regarded Melbourne CBD firm. You will work closely with Partners on high-profile cases, engage directly with clients, and represent matters across all Courts and Tribunals. With autonomy, exposure to a diverse range of disputes, and strong mentoring from experienced litigators, you will play a pivotal role in a collaborative, high-performing litigation team.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers a rewarding career path with stimulating matters, structured workflows, excellent mentoring, and ongoing professional development. Enjoy a friendly, social, and positive team culture in a prime CBD location, close to transport and shops.

Duties
In this role you will:

• Lead and manage complex insolvency and commercial litigation matters.
• Work directly with Partners on high-profile cases involving liquidators, directors, secured creditors, and private corporate clients.
• Take ownership of a diverse range of commercial and business disputes.
• Engage in direct client contact, building strong professional relationships.
• Represent clients in all Courts & Tribunals, including Supreme, County, Federal, and VCAT.
• Attend and contribute to Creditors' meetings, mediations, and strategic case discussions.
• Operate with autonomy while benefiting from excellent Partner mentoring and team support.
• Be a pivotal member of a high-performing, collaborative litigation team.

Skills & experience
Ideally, you will have:

• 2+ years PAE in commercial litigation matters such as contractual disputes (eg. building/construction, property/lease, commercial contract)and insolvency(receiverships, corporate restructuring, liquidations, voluntary administrations, bankruptcies, loan recovery, and securities enforcement).
• Strong technical and drafting skills, underpinned by diligence, integrity, and a client-focused mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to engage confidently with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to navigate complex transactional structures and manage competing priorities across files, clients, billing, and professional development.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach, contributing to business and professional development and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Well-developed negotiation skills and a sharp attention to detail.

About our client
Our client is known for a down-to-earth, supportive, and sociable culture. They combine strong core values with the perfect balance: large enough to work with high-quality clients, yet small enough to truly know and value every team member.