New Job Opening: Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation 4+ PQE | Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria,

Job Description

Commercial litigation Lawyers & Associates

What's in it for you?

• You'll work directly alongside a team of principals with deep and complementary expertise, spanning complex commercial disputes, insolvency, property and lease litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, employment and ACL matters. 


• The litigation principal you'll work under is an Accredited Commercial Litigation Specialist with over 30 years' experience, having appeared in the Federal Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, and ran matters that have created legal precedents. 


• A firm with a warm, collegial culture and a real commitment to developing the lawyers around them. Think high-end work without the bureaucracy of a top-tier environment. 

About the role:

• Complex commercial disputes including contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, insolvency and property litigation across all major Victorian and federal courts and tribunals.


• Lease and property disputes, ACL matters, professional negligence and insurance litigation.


• Employment law litigation across the Fair Work Commission, VEOHRC and federal and Victorian courts, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, general protections and workplace investigations.


• ASIC and ATO compliance matters and Corporations Act disputes.


• Court appearances, mediations, conciliations and ADR across all major jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate:

• 4+ years' PQE in commercial litigation from a reputable firm.


• Strong drafting skills and a solid understanding of civil procedure across the major courts with exposure to the aforementioned practice areas.


• A team player with genuine interest in building a career at a high-end litigation boutique.

If this role does not align with your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.


• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.


• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.


• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

Contact Shelby today!

Please quote reference number SG/57340   

• Call or text: 0403 808 773


• Email: sgreen@naimanclarke.com.au


• LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-green-219566290/