Principal Lawyer - Commercial Litigation & Insurance (Melbourne)

u&u Recruitment Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking a Principal Lawyer for a permanent full-time Melbourne role within a Government-owned organisation. You will lead commercial litigation and insurance claims, providing commercially focused advice on disputes, strategy, risk, and resolution options while collaborating with senior stakeholders and external advisers.

With responsibility for backend matters, you will guide matters from early assessment through negotiation, settlement or litigation, helping the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in-house, private practice or government.
• Current unrestricted Australian practicing certificate or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial litigation and insurance claims (VMIA) from initial assessment to resolution.
• Advise senior stakeholders on dispute strategy, legal risk and commercial outcomes.
• Manage external counsel, experts and insurers to support timely, proportionate outcomes.
• Review claims, evidence and correspondence and prepare clear legal advice.
• Improve dispute management, claims processes and precedent materials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Insurance claims

Education

Australian practicing certificate

Job description

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking a Principal Lawyer for a permanent full-time Melbourne role within a Government-owned organisation. You will lead commercial litigation and insurance claims, providing commercially focused advice on disputes, strategy, risk, and resolution options while collaborating with senior stakeholders and external advisers.

With responsibility for backend matters, you will guide matters from early assessment through negotiation, settlement or litigation, helping the