Senior Disputes & Litigation Lawyer

About the role

A national commercial law firm is looking for a Senior Disputes & Litigation Lawyer to take ownership of debt and asset recovery work for one of its largest clients and to help shape and lead a growing practice. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role based in Melbourne CBD, with candidates in Sydney, Brisbane or Perth also considered.

Key responsibilities

• Act as account manager for one of the client's largest accounts, growing the relationship beyond individual matters
• Lead debt and asset recovery matters across Australian jurisdictions, including breach of contract claims and enforcement of guarantees and indemnities
• Build, lead and mentor a team of junior lawyers and set the standard for how the team works
• Work with the head of the practice to shape the disputes and litigation offering and win new clients that fit an ideal client profile

Required profile

• 10+ years of PAE in civil litigation and a current Australian practising certificate
• Deep experience in debt and asset recovery litigation and insolvency, including winding up applications and creditors' petitions, across state and federal courts
• Track record of managing large matter portfolios and senior client relationships
• Confidence to run files autonomously and a genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers and building a team

What we offer

• Salary in the range of $190K to $240K ex super
• No timesheets, no billable hours and no individual targets; performance measured on outcomes
• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility
• Direct ownership of a major client relationship and a say in how the practice is built
• Progression not tied to a partnership queue
• A collaborative team that shares targets and celebrates wins together