About Law Squared
Forget everything you know about law firms, we've found a better way.
Law Squared is a leading Human Centred Law firm, founded in **** to provide a true alternative to traditional law firms, for clients and lawyers alike.
We work exclusively on an upfront, fixed-fee model, prioritising our client's success over billable hours and ensuring transparency and strategic control over their legal spend.
By focusing on outcomes and value, rather than time and task-based inputs, Law Squared seamlessly bridges the gap between legal expertise and commercial impact.
Trusted by General Counsels, in-house teams, and business leaders across a broad range of industries, Law Squared focuses on those areas crucial to business success, including Corporate, Commercial, Employment + Workplace Relations, Disputes + Litigation, Property + Projects as well as those clients seeking dual jurisdictional support in Australia, the UK and/or NZ.
Law Squared has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, and London.
About The Role
We're looking for up to 3 experienced Disputes + Litigation lawyers (4-6 PQE) to join our growing national team.
You'll manage your own matters end-to-end - including your own appearances and supported in mediations while acting for Law Squared's clients.
Working directly with a team lead, and the Head of Disputes, we are looking for lawyers who have experience in acting for one or more of the following categories:
asset and property financier disputes
debt and asset recovery
motor vehicle insurance disputes
property insurance disputes
insolvency;
general commercial disputes.
As a member of the team, you'll play an active role beyond file management including participating in client retention and acquisition activities, through to working with paralegals and contributing to the team's ways of working.
This role suits someone who works autonomously yet collaboratively, confident in having a first go, backed by the team, and motivated by shared outcomes rather than individual accolades or the traditional partnership track, in a firm built around outcomes, not billable hours.
Role Responsibilities
Delivery of Legal Work
Complete legal work and manage a caseload across Disputes + Litigation matters
Run matters end-to-end, including conducting your own appearances and, where relevant, supported in mediations
Act for a set of clients which may includes equipment and property financiers, debt and asset recovery agents, corporate clients and other clients with litigious disputes nationally




Apply technical judgement and attention to detail to progress files efficiently and effectively and adapt to the use of technology, including automation
Practice Growth And Client Experience
Play a positive role in the retention of clients, including engaging and nurturing client relationships
Participate in client acquisition and retention strategies and activities on behalf of the Disputes + Litigation team
Deliver legal services in the Law Squared way, providing a consistent, high-quality client experience
People Development and Management
Support, train and mentor team members to build consistent quality and style in the Law Squared way
Assist with the onboarding of new team members
Contribute to a collaborative team culture that shares resources and opportunities, rather than working in silos
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Adapt and harness technology as a key enabler for driving efficiencies and client outcomes
Support the review and improvement of service offerings and solutions, including ways of working, proposals, knowledge sharing and the use of technology generally
Identify opportunities to improve precedents, workflows and ways of working within the practice group
About You
At Law Squared, we hire for mindset as much as skillset.
The ideal candidate will be:
Experienced – You bring 4 - 6+ PQE, with a background in litigation which may include acting for financiers, debt and asset recovery agents, insurers, and/or corporate clients generally
Tech and AI proficient – You are comfortable using technology and enthusiastic about adopting new tools that enhance efficiency and service delivery in a modern, paperless environment
Autonomous – You manage your own file load with confidence, including conducting your own appearances, and are comfortable taking ownership of matters from instruction through to resolution, with supervision
Commercially astute – You understand the practical and financial realities driving clients' decisions and bring pragmatic, outcomes-focused advice to every matter
Detail-oriented – You bring precision and rigor to your work,



with a sharp eye for the detail that protects our clients' interests
A strong communicator – You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and in person, and build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike
Collaborative – You work well within a team, sharing resources and knowledge, and thrive in an environment that rewards shared outcomes over individual competition
Team-oriented – You're motivated by collective success rather than the traditional partnership track, and are comfortable working towards team-based, rather than individual, targets
Adaptable – You thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace change and are comfortable balancing multiple priorities
Given that we have removed all hierarchical titles from our firm, it is important that becoming a partner isn't your main priority and that you are open to working in a collaborative firm that values whole team success over individual accolades.
Also Importantly, You're Someone Who Aligns With Our Values
Different on Purpose
You challenge the status quo and look for better ways of doing things
Keep It Real
You communicate openly, honestly and authentically
Own the Outcome
You take accountability and follow through
Find the 1%
You believe small improvements create extraordinary results over time
Show Up
You bring energy, commitment and care to your team, clients and colleagues
How You'll Benefit
Law Squared is on a mission to create a more innovative, collaborative, human centred experience for clients and employees alike.
We don't track billable hours, nor do we have financial budgets for individuals, and we've embraced a 'work from anywhere' policy since day one.
Free from the barriers of time, tenure, and ego, and aligned by team-oriented goals, we believe our result deliver the best outcomes for our clients and each other.
Our Numerous Employee Benefits Include
Hybrid and adaptable work environment
Competitive salary package
Tailored team and individual professional development program, including support to meet CPD requirements
Annual Practising Certificate paid for by Law Squared
Discounted corporate membership via ClassPass
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Incentive
A recognition-led culture, where contribution is celebrated and career milestones are genuinely acknowledged
Leading-edge legal ops and tech to optimise versatile working and client service outcomes
Team-based KPIs, no timesheets
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📌 Mid-Level Disputes & Litigation Lawyers (Melbourne)
🏢 Law Squared
📍 Melbourne