Senior Associate - 6-8 yrs PQE | Commercial Litigation and Insolvency
- 03/12/2025
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
The Firm:
This well-established, national commercial firm is continuing to grow and is now looking to expand one of its busiest and most respected practice groups.
Known for its strong internal culture, low-ego environment, and long-standing client relationships, the firm offers high-quality commercial litigation, insolvency, and debt recovery work without the bureaucracy of larger practices.
The team is one of the firm’s largest and most successful, led by a highly regarded senior practitioner who is known for her supportive leadership style and commitment to developing her lawyers.
With a collaborative structure, hands-on mentorship, and a genuine focus on progression, this is a place where high performers thrive and move quickly through the ranks.
The Role:
The firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Lawyer (6–8 years PAE) to join its commercial litigation and insolvency team. This is a key strategic hire, offering a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to manage your own files from start to finish.
The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor junior lawyers, contribute to business development initiatives, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the practice. This is a senior role for a confident litigator ready to step into a busy, high-performing team.
The Work:
You will be exposed to a mix of high-quality disputes work, including:
The Team:
The litigation and insolvency teams operate closely together under the leadership of a partner who oversees litigation nationally, they are a highly respected senior manager known for their structured, supportive, and approachable style.
Team structure includes:
The Benefits:
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Hollie Vater on (03) 9077 7491 / hollie@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential
This well-established, national commercial firm is continuing to grow and is now looking to expand one of its busiest and most respected practice groups.
Known for its strong internal culture, low-ego environment, and long-standing client relationships, the firm offers high-quality commercial litigation, insolvency, and debt recovery work without the bureaucracy of larger practices.
The team is one of the firm’s largest and most successful, led by a highly regarded senior practitioner who is known for her supportive leadership style and commitment to developing her lawyers.
With a collaborative structure, hands-on mentorship, and a genuine focus on progression, this is a place where high performers thrive and move quickly through the ranks.
The Role:
The firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Lawyer (6–8 years PAE) to join its commercial litigation and insolvency team. This is a key strategic hire, offering a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to manage your own files from start to finish.
The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor junior lawyers, contribute to business development initiatives, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the practice. This is a senior role for a confident litigator ready to step into a busy, high-performing team.
The Work:
You will be exposed to a mix of high-quality disputes work, including:
- Commercial litigation
- Insolvency matters
- Debt recovery
- Some construction and property disputes (not the main focus)
The Team:
The litigation and insolvency teams operate closely together under the leadership of a partner who oversees litigation nationally, they are a highly respected senior manager known for their structured, supportive, and approachable style.
Team structure includes:
- Senior Manager
- Dedicated insolvency partner and solicitor who work closely with the litigation group
- Associate
- Senior Paralegal & Paralegal
- Law Clerk
The Benefits:
- Work-from-home flexibility: Up to 2 days per week for Senior Associates
- Career progression: High performers are identified early and promoted internally; succession planning and development are key priorities
- Wellness program: $250 annual allowance to spend on wellbeing (books, pilates, spa treatments, etc.)
- Pastoral support: EAP services and mental health trained staff available
- Collaborative culture: Friendly, community focused team environment
- Reasonable billables: 5.5 hours per day, providing strong work/life balance
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Hollie Vater on (03) 9077 7491 / hollie@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential