Associate - 4+ yrs PQE | Commercial Litigation & Insolvency
- 24/11/2025
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
A high-end commercial litigation practice is seeking an experienced Associate or junior Senior Associate to step into a busy, sophisticated workflow and operate with real autonomy from day one. This role is ideal for a litigator who enjoys complex matters, direct client contact and a relaxed, supportive team culture.
The Opportunity
You will be working closely with an experienced senior litigator on a significant portfolio of complex matters, including clients who consistently generates challenging and high value disputes.
Your day to day work will involve:
Why This Role Stands Out
This firm offers the complexity and calibre of work typically seen in top tier environments, without the rigid structure or corporate formality. The culture is relaxed, supportive and people focused, with a strong emphasis on relationship building and team cohesion.
What the team loves:
To thrive here, you’ll need 4+ years’ experience in commercial litigation and the confidence to hit the ground running. Experience in general commercial disputes, recovery work, or acting for insolvency practitioners will be highly regarded. Above all, you should be proactive, driven and comfortable navigating complex matters independently.
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
The Opportunity
You will be working closely with an experienced senior litigator on a significant portfolio of complex matters, including clients who consistently generates challenging and high value disputes.
Your day to day work will involve:
- Various contractual disputes
- Property and building disputes
- Insolvency and recovery matters
- Major finance disputes
- Statutory demands, bankruptcy notices and enforcement work
- Supreme and Federal Court litigation
- High net worth and corporate client matters
Why This Role Stands Out
This firm offers the complexity and calibre of work typically seen in top tier environments, without the rigid structure or corporate formality. The culture is relaxed, supportive and people focused, with a strong emphasis on relationship building and team cohesion.
What the team loves:
- Exposure to high value and sophisticated litigation in a relaxed setting
- Tangible career progression in a rapidly growing firm
- Achievable billable targets
- Quarterly performance reviews and annual salary reviews
- Open plan office, approachable leadership and a genuinely collegial vibe
- Regular social catch ups, team lunches and a culture that values connection
- WFH flexibility available
- Paperless office, modern systems and a dynamic, efficient team
- A strong platform to grow BD capability and build a professional profile
To thrive here, you’ll need 4+ years’ experience in commercial litigation and the confidence to hit the ground running. Experience in general commercial disputes, recovery work, or acting for insolvency practitioners will be highly regarded. Above all, you should be proactive, driven and comfortable navigating complex matters independently.
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