Lawyer | Melbourne | Graduate
Are you a newly graduated lawyer interested in disputes or regulatory law ready to grow your expertise, work on high-profile matters, and advance your career within a collaborative, award-winning firm?
Following sustained growth and our recent recognition as a 2025 Top Specialist Firm by Australasian Lawyer, we have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Lawyer to join our dynamic boutique practice and gain hands-on experience with some of the most interesting cases in the market. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across all stages of litigation and to work closely with experienced practitioners in a small team environment.
About Mackay Chapman
Mackay Chapman is a fast-growing, award-winning law firm in Melbourne, specialising in complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations/proceedings, insolvency, financial services disputes and funded litigation. We take a strategic, real-world approach and pride ourselves on achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Our team is passionate, inclusive, and driven to create an environment where everyone can thrive and develop.
The Opportunity:
* Work on complex, high-profile disputes, commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, insolvency, and financial services matters.
* Enjoy a flat structure with direct access to directors and clients from day one.
* Reasonable daily billable target commensurate with role as graduate and to support work-life balance.
* Genuine opportunities for growth, leadership, and career progression.
* Outcome-focused, inclusive, and practical culture – we take our work seriously, not ourselves.
* Simple and effective professional development framework with real mentoring and support.
* Genuine flexible working policy.
* Modern office with a fresh fit-out and end-of-trip facilities.
* Competitive remuneration and quality IT setup.
About You
* Recently admitted or eligible for admission as a lawyer
* Strong academic background and a genuine interest in commercial litigation
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Professional, proactive, and eager to learn
* A current Victorian practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
Apply now and be part of a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is prioritised, and your work makes a difference.
A competitive salary package is on offer for the successful candidate.
Application process
Applications comprising a cover letter and CV can be sent to our general manager, Louise Hird, at Only applications with a cover letter, CV and copy of your academic transcript will be considered.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact our office on
All enquiries will be treated in complete confidence.
Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by the Mackay Chapman team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.