About this Role
Location: Melbourne CBD
Work Type: Full Time
Category: Legal – Banking & Financial Services / Litigation
Are you a commercially-minded Litigation Lawyer looking to step into a firm that values merit over tenure? We are seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join our top-tier Melbourne Litigation team.
Working closely with a leading Partner in the Banking and Finance space, you will tackle a sophisticated caseload involving commercial risk management, mortgage recovery, security enforcement, and complex fraud/scam litigation. This is a role for a lawyer who enjoys high-level autonomy while maintaining the support of a powerhouse national firm.
You won't just be "doing the research." In this role, you will be in the driver’s seat of complex matters. Your responsibilities will include:
Matter Carriage: Leading complex banking litigation files from inception to resolution.
Large-Scale Litigation: Collaborating with the wider team on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters.
Advocacy & Drafting: Frequent court appearances, drafting intricate legal documents, and providing high-level strategic advice.
Client Management: Building and maintaining direct relationships with major commercial and government banking clients.
3+ years PAE with a solid background in dispute resolution (specifically within banking and financial services).
Strategic Thinking: A knack for critical analysis and the ability to navigate risk for commercial clients.
Leadership Mentality: An appetite to mentor junior solicitors and lead by example.
Proactive Approach: A client-first mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
A True Meritocracy: We don't believe in "waiting your turn." Our unique model promotes talent based solely on merit, supported by 180-day career forecasting sessions to fast-track your progression.
Direct Access: With a lower Solicitor-to-Partner ratio than our competitors, you’ll receive genuine mentoring and more face-time with clients.
Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working arrangements that actually work.
Culture & Perks: Join a down-to-earth, friendly team in a state-of-the-art CBD office. We have an active social club, sports teams, and monthly firm-wide networking events.
Ready to accelerate your career? Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and cover letter for a confidential discussion.