Job Description

Senior Litigator - Special Counsel / Partner

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A well‐established, national commercial firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigator (Special Counsel or Partner level) to join a busy, varied litigation practice. This is a rare chance to step into a full file load from day one. You will be backed by a strong client base, capable juniors, and a strong leadership team.

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Depending on your experience, and your chosen focus, you will lead a broad mix of commercial disputes, including:

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- complex contractual and commercial matters
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- shareholder, partnership and director disputes
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- property and leasing litigation
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- building & construction disputes
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- insolvency‐related litigation
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The role offers you genuine influence within the practice, and the ability to shape the litigation team as it continues to grow.

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You will;

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- Run a full litigation file load
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- Strong junior support and capable lawyers to help drive matters
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- Direct access to clients and decision‐makers
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- A leadership team that is commercial, supportive and down‐to‐earth
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- Autonomy to run your practice your way
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- A clear pathway to partnership (or continuation at partner level)
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About You

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- 10+ years PAE in commercial litigation
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- Strong advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills
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- Confidence managing complex matters independently
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- Experience supervising juniors and contributing to practice development
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- A commercial mindset and excellent client‐relationship skills
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- Desire to step into a senior leadership role with influence
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The Role

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- High‐quality, varied commercial litigation matters
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- Real autonomy and trust
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- Strong, stable workflow
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- Supportive culture
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- Highly competitive remuneration + partnership pathway
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📌 Commercial Litigation - Special Counsel / Partner (Victoria)
🏢 empire group
📍 Victoria