An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer (10+ PQE) to join a thriving boutique law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to businesses, developers and sophisticated clients.
This role offers the opportunity to step into a senior position where you will work autonomously on complex commercial litigation matters while playing a key role in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers.
You'll enjoy plenty of independence, an open-door leadership style and the opportunity to genuinely influence the growth and development of the litigation team.
With a modern, collaborative culture, achievable billable expectations and excellent administrative support, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking for quality work without the bureaucracy of a larger firm.
The Role You will work across a broad range of commercial litigation and related property matters, including: Breach of contract disputes Trust and partnership disputes Insolvency matters Debt recovery Property disputes Commercial leasing disputes Building contract disputes General commercial advisory work Transactions and commercial agreements Alongside managing your own files, you will mentor junior lawyers, provide technical guidance and contribute to the continued growth of the litigation practice.
About You To be successful in this role you will have:



Approximately 10+ years' PQE in Commercial Litigation Strong experience managing complex commercial disputes autonomously Exposure to property-related litigation and commercial matters Excellent technical drafting and advocacy skills A collaborative leadership style with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers Strong commercial acumen and client relationship skills A personable approach and the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team Benefits This firm offers an exceptional working environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Benefits include: High-quality commercial litigation matters Sophisticated commercial client base Achievable 5.5-hour daily billable target Dedicated legal support allowing you to focus on practising law Brand-new modern offices in a convenient inner-city location Flexible working arrangements Genuine autonomy and direct client contact Long-term progression with future Partnership potential Market-competitive salary package Supportive, down-to-earth team culture Regular social events and team activities Open-door leadership and collaborative environment This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior litigator looking to join a firm where your experience will be valued, your input will be heard, and you'll have the opportunity to mentor the next generation of lawyers while continuing to work on quality matters.
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📌 Senior Litigation Lawyer | Commercial & Property | Over 10 Years Pqe (Victoria)
🏢 Engage Personnel
📍 Victoria