Join a national firm where you can work on large scale matters in a Melbourne litigation team that operates with the closeness of a boutique.
Incredible mentorship: with a partner who's built their career at the top end of the market, you'll get close, hands-on supervision and the kind of development that's hard to find anywhere
Value a positive/healthy work environment: 6.5 hour billables, robust internal culture. People tend to stay here, and there’s a reason for that.
About your current employer:
One of Australia's largest legal partnerships , with a national footprint and a deep, long-standing banking and financial services client base.
A band 1 recognised litigation practice with nationally regarded partners and an excellent reputation in the market.
The Melbourne litigation team acts for major lenders and financial institutions on their most sensitive recovery, enforcement and disputes work.
About the role:
You can expect to work across:
Mortgage recovery and security enforcement, including possession proceedings and asset realisation.
Enforcement of consumer and commercial contracts, and guarantor disputes.
Complex banking litigation, including scams, fraud and misappropriation matters.
Personal and corporate insolvency, acting for lenders, insolvency practitioners and directors.
Regulatory and compliance-adjacent disputes arising from banking sector obligations.
The role would suit a lawyer who wants real carriage of files and direct client contact early.
The ideal candidate:
2+ years' PQE in banking litigation, commercial disputes, insolvency or recovery work.
Familiarity with the Banking Code of Practice is preferred, but not essential.
Strong drafting, advocacy-adjacent and file management skills, with the confidence to run matters with partner oversight.
A solid academic record and training from a well-regarded practice.
Please quote reference number SG/58098
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