Senior Associate – Litigation | Complex Construction & Commercial Disputes
Level Playing Field Lawyers – Essendon VIC
Level Playing Field Lawyers (LPF) is a specialist construction and commercial litigation firm based in Essendon.
We act for builders, subcontractors, developers, owners corporations, insurers and private clients across Victoria and interstate.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Associate with at least 6 years post admission experience to join our growing disputes practice.
The Role
This is a senior role for a commercially minded litigator who is ready to take ownership of complex matters, provide strategic advice and mentor junior lawyers.
You will have a high level of autonomy, manage matters from start to finish and work closely with the Directors on significant and strategic matters.
Your work will include:
Construction and domestic building disputes in VCAT and the courts
Building defect, delay, variation and statutory warranty claims
Commercial and contractual disputes
Insurance and owners corporation disputes
Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings
Mediations, hearings, interlocutory applications and settlement negotiations
Briefing and working with counsel and construction experts
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
Why Join LPF?
Genuine ownership and autonomy over your matters
Direct access to and collaboration with the Directors




Interesting and complex construction and commercial disputes
Opportunity to develop and mentor junior lawyers
Opportunities for community and industry engagement
Strong relationships with repeat builder and developer clients
Genuine pathway to a future leadership position within the firm
Competitive remuneration of $150,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience
Hybrid working arrangements once established in the role
About You
You will have:
At least 6 years post admission experience with a robust litigation background
Proven ability to independently manage complex litigation matters
Strong strategic and commercial judgement
Experience appearing in Courts and Tribunals
Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
Strong file, deadline and matter management skills
Experience in construction or domestic building disputes, VCAT and Victorian court proceedings will be highly regarded.
The role will initially be full time onsite at our Essendon office to support your onboarding and integration into the team, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid arrangement once established.
If you are an experienced litigator looking for greater autonomy, complex work and a genuine opportunity to progress into a leadership role, we would like to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Associate – Litigation | Complex Construction & Commercial Disputes (Melbourne)
🏢 Level Playing Field Lawyers
📍 Melbourne