Job Description
Senior Disputes & Litigation Lawyer | 10+ PAE | Melbourne Commercial Firm
Our client is a national commercial law firm that has swapped timesheets and individual targets for shared outcomes.
They are looking for a Senior Disputes & Litigation Lawyer to take ownership of debt and asset recovery work for one of their largest clients, and to help shape and lead a growing practice.
This is a permanent, full time, hybrid role based in Melbourne CBD, and candidates in Sydney, Brisbane or Perth will also be considered.
Why you'll love it here
Salary in the range of $190K to $240K ex super
No timesheets, no billable hours and no individual targets, so you are measured on the outcomes you deliver, not the hours you record
Hybrid working with genuine flexibility, from a team that has worked flexibly since day one
Real ownership: you run a major client relationship and have a direct say in how the practice is built
Progression is not tied to a partnership queue, so influence comes from results and the value you create
A collaborative team that shares targets and celebrates wins together, with no internal competition
Permanent, full-time
Our client is a national commercial law firm that has swapped timesheets and individual targets for shared outcomes.
They are looking for a Senior Disputes & Litigation Lawyer to take ownership of debt and asset recovery work for one of their largest clients, and to help shape and lead a growing practice.
This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role based in Melbourne CBD, and candidates in Sydney, Brisbane or Perth will also be considered.
Why you'll love it here
Salary in the range of $190K to $240K ex super
No timesheets, no billable hours and no individual targets, so you are measured on the outcomes you deliver, not the hours you record




Hybrid working with genuine flexibility, from a team that has worked flexibly since day one
Real ownership: you run a major client relationship and have a direct say in how the practice is built
Progression is not tied to a partnership queue, so influence comes from results and the value you create
A collaborative team that shares targets and celebrates wins together, with no internal competition
Permanent, full-time
About the role
This is a senior, client-facing position that combines hands-on recovery litigation with account management and team leadership.
Act as account manager for one of our client's largest accounts, growing the relationship well beyond individual matters
Lead debt and asset recovery matters across Australian jurisdictions, including breach of contract claims and the enforcement of guarantees and indemnities
Build, lead and mentor a team of junior lawyers and set the standard for how that team works
Work alongside the head of the practice to shape the disputes and litigation offering, including winning new clients that fit an ideal client profile
What you'll bring
10+ years' PAE in civil litigation and a current Australian practising certificate
Deep experience in debt and asset recovery litigation and insolvency, including winding up applications and creditors' petitions, across state and federal courts
A track record of managing large matter portfolios and senior client relationships
The confidence to run files autonomously and get them right first go, within a collaborative team
A genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers and building a team
Additional information
$190K-$240K ex super, no timesheets and no individual billing targets
Permanent, full-time hybrid role based in Melbourne CBD
Lead debt and asset recovery litigation for a major client and build a team
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