About the Role
If you're a mid-level commercial litigator who’s ready for more ownership, this is a rare opportunity to join a firm where you’ll have full carriage of files, direct access to clients, and the freedom to build your personal brand - all within a genuinely supportive team that prioritises career development and flexibility. You’ll work alongside well-regarded partners and a strong national litigation team spanning Melbourne and Sydney, collaborating on matters that go far beyond what most mid-tier or top-tier firms offer to lawyers at this level.
What You’ll Be Working On
A diverse and challenging mix of:
- Commercial litigation
- Insolvency and debt recovery
- Property disputes
- Construction litigation
You’ll be working closely with a client base made up of small to medium businesses, high net worth individuals, and referral partners, giving you exposure to a wide variety of industries and issues.
What We’re Looking For
- 3–6 years post-admission experience in commercial litigation
- Confident managing matters independently, including court work and client contact
- Experience in property or construction disputes is highly desirable
- An interest in business development and growing your own client relationships
- Someone who is proactive, commercially minded, and keen to be part of a firm in growth mode
Why This Role Stands Out
- Full file ownership from day one - with autonomy and trust
- Direct client contact with the support of experienced partners
- Collaborative litigation team across Melbourne and Sydney
- Genuine progression opportunities - enjoy mentoring, coaching and fast tracked career pathways to SC or Partner level
- Two formal performance reviews per year, plus regular check ins and personalised career planning
- Strong coaching culture — partners and managing directors are accessible, engaged and invested in your development
- National firm in growth mode — exciting current offices are popping up around the country
The Team & Culture
You’ll join the Melbourne Commercial Litigation team, working closely with two highly regarded partners. The team has a friendly and supportive culture with a strong focus on collaboration - and there's lots of cross office work with the Sydney litigation team. This is a firm that’s ambitious about growth, but grounded in how it treats people.
What’s On Offer
- Salary in line with experience, reviewed regularly
- Achievable and realistic billing targets
- Flexible working arrangements
- Genuine flexibility for family and personal commitments
- A strong parental leave policy
- Active mentoring and business development support
- Access to excellent matters that mid-level lawyers rarely get to run solo
- Firm wide coaching sessions and career planning
- Supportive, progressive leadership team that wants to see you succeed
Sound like your kind of role?
If you’re a commercial litigator ready to step up - and want to do it in a firm that supports your ambition without the top-tier red tape - this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.
Apply now via the APPLY button.
Or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
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📌 Commercial Litigation - 3-6 Years PQE
🏢 Engage Personnel
📍 Melbourne