Commercial Litigation Lawyer - 3-6 yrs PQE

About the Opportunity
Our client is a progressive and growing national firm undergoing an exciting strategic expansion. With one of the Melbourne Partners relocating to Adelaide in 2025, the Commercial Litigation team is seeking a capable Lawyer with 3-6 years PQE to step in and take on a broad, high quality mix of disputes work.

Working closely with two highly experienced Melbourne Partners, and collaborating frequently with the Sydney team, you will have full autonomy over your files, direct client contact, and exposure to matters typically reserved for more senior roles in top-tier environments.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven litigator who enjoys responsibility, wants to grow their practice, and thrives in a supportive, people focused culture committed to ongoing mentoring and career development.

You’ll manage a full and varied disputes practice, including:

Typical Matters

• Commercial litigation
• Insolvency matters
• Debt recovery
• Property disputes
• Construction disputes
• A full mix of quality mid-market disputes work

Key Responsibilities

• Taking full carriage of files from day one
• Managing litigation strategy and preparing court documents
• Providing clear, practical advice to clients on complex disputes
• Conducting negotiations, mediations and settlement discussions
• Building strong relationships with clients; small businesses and high net worth individuals
• Actively participating in BD and marketing to grow your client base
• Collaborating with Melbourne and Sydney colleagues on major matters

What We’re Looking For

• 3-6 years PQE in commercial litigation and disputes
• Experience across insolvency, debt recovery, construction and/or property litigation
• Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously while being an effective team collaborator
• Commercially minded, confident communicator and strong file manager
• Someone who enjoys BD and wants to grow their own practice
• A proactive, motivated and career-driven approach

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Genuine pathway to Special Counsel or Partner
• Access to high quality matters not typically available at this level
• Two formal reviews per year, plus regular coaching and check-ins
• Highly approachable Managing Partners, and a strong mentoring culture
• National collaboration across a 45 person firm spanning Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide
• WFH flexibility once settled, with family friendly flexibility
• Strong focus on development, networks and building your long-term practice
• Additional firm benefits including:
  
  • Career development programs
  • Supportive parental leave policy
  • Social calendar and internal events
  • Flexibility and wellbeing initiatives

If you’re ambitious, collaborative and excited by the chance to help grow a national disputes practice, this is the career move you’ve been waiting for.

Apply now, or contact Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 // lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.