27 Nov
Hooker And Heijden
Melbourne
Category: Legal
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution — Associate / Senior Associate / Special Counsel
Location: Melbourne
About the role
A commercially minded mid-sized firm is seeking an experienced commercial litigator at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level to join its dispute resolution team. You will handle high‑value commercial, corporate and regulatory disputes across state and federal jurisdictions, appearing in Supreme, County and Federal Courts, VCAT, and at mediations and arbitrations.
Key responsibilities
- Manage contested matters from pleadings to trial and appeal under partner supervision
- Provide strategic, commercial advice and develop litigation strategy
- Draft pleadings, interlocutory applications, affidavits and submissions
- Conduct mediations, directions hearings and settlement negotiations
- Supervise junior staff and manage external counsel
- Assist with compliance matters, ASIC/ATO investigations and Corporations Act issues
About you
- Admitted Australian solicitor with 6–9+ years (Senior Associate) or 10+ years (Special Counsel)
- Solid experience in commercial litigation and ADR across state and federal jurisdictions
- Excellent drafting, advocacy and client-facing skills
- Demonstrated ability to run matters, mentor juniors and build client relationships
Package & culture
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Hybrid working: four days in office, one day remote
- Collegiate, client-focused environment with significant matter exposure
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📌 Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Disputes & Litigation (Melbourne)
🏢 Hooker And Heijden
📍 Melbourne
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