An opportunity has arisen for a commercial litigation lawyer to join a highly regarded disputes practice in Melbourne.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial disputes, providing the opportunity to develop a genuine generalist litigation skill set while working alongside highly regarded practitioners on complex and often high-profile matters.

For lawyers looking to build breadth early in their career, this is an opportunity to work across a diverse mix of disputes rather than becoming siloed into a single area of practice.

Why Join

One of the standout features of this team is the breadth of work on offer.

Rather than specialising early, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of commercial disputes, helping you develop the technical skills, commercial judgement and adaptability that form the foundation of a successful litigation career.

The team acts for a diverse client base across a range of industries and is recognised for providing strategic, commercially focused advice on complex and business-critical matters.

Lawyers work across multiple partners and matters, ensuring broad exposure, strong mentorship and the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded disputes practitioner.

Top-of-market remuneration and leading benefits are on offer.

The Opportunity

You will work across a broad range of commercial disputes and litigation matters, gaining experience across all stages of the dispute resolution process.

Depending on your experience and interests, matters may include:

• Complex contractual and commercial disputes
• Corporate and shareholder disputes
• Regulatory and investigation matters
• Insolvency and restructuring-related disputes
• Competition and consumer law matters
• White-collar and enforcement matters
• Urgent interlocutory applications and injunctions
• Alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediations

You will be involved in strategy development, legal research, drafting, evidence preparation, court proceedings and direct client engagement, while working closely with experienced litigators and partners.

About You

You will be a lawyer with between 1 and 4 years' PQE and experience in commercial litigation gained within private practice.

You will be looking for an environment where you can continue building broad disputes experience while taking on increasing levels of responsibility and client exposure.

In addition, you will bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities
• Sound commercial judgement
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

This opportunity will suit lawyers who enjoy variety, want exposure to sophisticated matters and are looking to build a broad commercial litigation practice under the guidance of highly regarded mentors.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Jenny Muir directly.

JM Consulting works closely with a range of private practice firms and not all live roles are advertised. If you are a qualified lawyer open to exploring your next move, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion

Jenny Muir

Director - JM Consulting

M +61410 101 227 I E jenny@jmconsultingau.com