15 July 2026
Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation
Key requirements
Demonstrable experience in delivering technical advice on a range of commercial litigation matters from a leading top tier, national or international private practice; or an in-house environment 5+ years' post-admission experience An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team
The role
Seeking a Senior Associate for the leading Dispute Resolution team in Melbourne. This role is for experienced lawyers with 5+ years PQE, focusing on general commercial litigation including contentious regulatory matters, commercial disputes, and class actions. The role involves working closely with partner Merryn Quayle and other partners across the firm.
What you'll do
- Contribute to excellent client service
- Handle files
- Identify issues and proactively provide solutions
- Play an important role in projects to further develop business opportunities with existing and new clients
- Work with colleagues in our interstate and international offices
What we're looking for
Demonstrable experience in delivering technical advice on a range of commercial litigation matters from a leading top tier, national or international private practice; or an in-house environment
5+ years' post-admission experience
An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset
A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team
An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously
Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team
A desire to learn and develop and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice
An innovative, continuous improvement mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies
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