Insolvency & Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2-4 yrs)

empire group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group in Melbourne CBD is seeking an Insolvency & Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2–4 PAE) to accelerate your career in a fast-paced, high‑growth environment. You will work closely with Partners and senior practitioners, gaining hands-on exposure from day one and taking on meaningful responsibility in insolvency and disputes.

The team emphasizes real mentoring, development, and a collaborative culture, with a clear path to becoming a confident insolvency litigator.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PAE in litigation, insolvency or commercial disputes.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Curious, proactive and ready to take ownership.
• Calm, commercial and able to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Disputes in all courts, mediations, tribunal hearings and enforcement actions.
• Draft briefs, pleadings, correspondence and core litigation documents with guidance that actually builds your skillset.
• Manage delegated phases of litigation from commencement through to settlement or appeal.
• Attend directions hearings, adjournments and basic contested matters (with counsel).
• Negotiate with insolvency stakeholders - liquidators, receivers, administrators, secured creditors and directors.
• Build relationships with insolvency practitioners, SMEs, financiers and commercial clients.

Job description

Insolvency & Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2-4 yrs)

Insolvency & Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2–4 PAE)

Melbourne CBD | Fast-Track Your Career

If you are a junior - mid level litigation lawyer who loves the cut‑and‑thrust of insolvency, commercial disputes and court work - and you want to learn fast - this role will accelerate your career more in 12 months than most firms do in 3 years.

You will join a respected commercial practice with a strong insolvency and disputes client base, working 1:1 with Partners and senior practitioners who genuinely invest in their lawyers. They have a long track record of mentoring and professional development - and they do it well. You will get hands‑on exposure, real responsibility and meaningful growth from day one.

The Work

• Disputes in all courts, mediations, tribunal hearings and enforcement actions
• Draft briefs, pleadings, correspondence and core litigation documents with guidance that actually builds your skillset
• Manage delegated phases of litigation from commencement through to settlement or appeal
• Attend directions hearings, adjournments and basic contested matters (with counsel)
• Negotiate with insolvency stakeholders - liquidators, receivers, administrators, secured creditors and directors
• Build relationships with insolvency practitioners, SMEs, financiers and commercial clients

This Role Is Perfect For An Up and Coming Litigator

• You will be in the thick of real litigation. You won’t be stuck doing peripheral tasks
• You will learn directly from senior operators who enjoy teaching and developing junior talent
• You will grow fast - technically, strategically and commercially
• You will be supported, not thrown in the deep end
• You will join a collegiate team that shares ideas, backs each other and genuinely enjoys the work

You

• 1-4 years PAE in litigation, insolvency or commercial disputes
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Curious, proactive and ready to take ownership
• Calm, commercial and able to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
• Keen to build a long‑term career in insolvency and disputes

This Team Is Worth Joining

This is a practice with depth, stability and a strong reputation - without the clunky culture that slows junior lawyers down. You will be trusted, supported and given opportunities early, with a clear pathway to becoming a confident, capable insolvency litigator.

Ready to accelerate your career and work closely with senior mentors who will genuinely shape your development?

Contact:
Libby Mizrahi, Partner Empire Group, LLB(Hons)
0468 433 ***
*************@empiregroup.com.au

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.