Senior Associate or Special Counsel | Litigation at Hamilton Locke

The role

Hamilton Locke is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with 7+ years of litigation experience to join their Melbourne office. This role is for a commercially astute lawyer who will play a key role in strategic litigation matters within a nationally recognised disputes practice.

What you'll do

Play a key role in strategic litigation matters
Work on a broad range of challenging and engaging matters, including litigating complex contractual and commercial claims
Act for head contractors and subcontractors in infrastructure and construction disputes
Act in insolvency and restructuring-related disputes
Run shareholder oppression and partnership disputes
Defend regulatory investigations and prosecutions (including by ASIC)
Advise boards and officers on corporate governance and pre-decision risk analysis
Act in joint venture, M&A, and financial services disputes

What we're looking for

Minimum of 7 years’ experience practicing as a lawyer

Litigation experience

Strong interest in disputes, investigations, and regulatory matters

Collaborative approach

Desire to learn from experienced practitioners

Proactive approach

Confidence in managing competing priorities and deadlines

Commercial mindset

Proactive approach to client service

Benefits

Clear promotion pathways

Mentored by leading practitioners in a supportive environment

Access to quality work

Access to great clients

Professional development opportunities

Fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment

Regular social events

Training days

Team retreats

Flexible working arrangements

Clear and transparent performance bonus scheme

An extra week’s leave

A day of birthday leave

Support in building client relationships

Hiring contacts

talent@hpxgroup.com.au

Senior Associate or Special Counsel | Litigation