Commercial Litigation Partner

Empire Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive remuneration & bonus

Job summary

Empire Group in Melbourne is seeking an accomplished Commercial Litigation lawyer at Principal level to join a leading disputes team. You will handle high-quality, complex disputes and contribute to the growth of the practice with established client relationships.

This role offers a genuine pathway to Partnership within a collaborative, merit-based culture. The firm supports hybrid working arrangements and long-term career development within a respected platform.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• Ability to manage complex matters autonomously.
• Proven client relationship and stakeholder management.
• Ambition to continue building your profile with strong referrals.
• Leadership to mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant disputes across industries and manage complex matters autonomously.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and referral networks.
• Contribute to team growth and knowledge sharing within the disputes practice.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support succession planning within the team.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Client relationships

Mentoring

Job description

Join a highly regarded commercial law firm where you'll find what many senior litigators spend years searching for: quality clients, complex work, respected leadership and a genuine pathway to Partnership.

Our client is a leading Australian firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence, more than 50 partners and over 300 staff across multiple offices. The firm is recognised for its deep sector expertise, collaborative culture, and for being a firm where lawyers stay and develop their careers into Partners.

An opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Commercial Litigation lawyer to join the team at Principal level and play a key role in the continued growth of an established and highly regarded disputes practice.

This role offers:

• A significant and established commercial litigation practice
• High-quality disputes work across a diverse range of industries
• Strong existing client relationships and referral networks
• The opportunity to develop your own profile and practice within a respected platform
• A genuine pathway to Partnership
• A collaborative and supportive partnership group
• A merit-based culture where contribution and performance are recognised
• Hybrid working arrangements and a mature approach to workplace flexibility
• Renumeration & bonus strcuture above the level of most mid tiers

About You

You may be an accomplished Senior Associate ready for the next step, or an existing Special Counsel or Principal seeking a stronger long-term platform.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong technical skills and the ability to manage complex matters autonomously
• Proven client relationship and stakeholder management capability
• Sound commercial judgement and business development aptitude
• The ambition to continue building your profile in the market with strong referral networks and relationships forged over time
• A collaborative approach and commitment to exceptional client service
• The leadership skills to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team growth

Why This Role?

For many senior litigators, the challenge isn't finding quality work. It's finding a firm where advancement is genuinely achievable.

This opportunity offers the rare combination of sophisticated litigation work, a strong and loyal client base, recognised market standing and a clear progression pathway. You'll join a firm that values long-term relationships, invests heavily in its people and provides the support, autonomy and credibility needed to take your career to the next level.