Description At Reach we have seen consistent demand from Ashurst Perkins Coie clients seeking disputes/litigation lawyers in Melbourne. If you are a disputes lawyer with any of the following skills and you are a seasoned consultant/contract lawyer looking for a fresh approach, or a lawyer thinking of taking the leap to flex-working, get in touch with our Talent Solutions Advisor, Adam Saunders, to find out more. Areas of Experience and Expertise:
• Strong commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience across complex and high-value matters
• You might be experienced in managing complex investigations and inquiries lead by bodies such as ASIC, ACCC and APRA
• Experience conducting legal research and providing strategic advice on prospects, risk and dispute resolution options
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop commercially effective settlement strategies
• Experience managing complex, multi-party and potentially cross-jurisdictional disputes
• Ability to identify and manage legal, commercial, financial and reputational risks arising from disputes
• Strong understanding of litigation strategy, including case theory, evidence, procedural considerations and settlement options
• Ability to analyse complex factual and legal issues and provide clear, practical advice
• Strong drafting skills across legal advice, correspondence, court documents and settlement documentation
• Experience managing external legal providers, counsel and experts where required
• Ability to provide commercially focused advice that balances legal merits, cost, risk and broader business objectives
• Experience advising senior stakeholders on dispute strategy, exposure, developments and recommended courses of action Attributes:
• Solutions focussed with excellent professional and commercial judgement, decision making and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical, critical thinking, communication and research skills
• Ability to work under pressure,



have the ability to persuade, think creatively and are committed to excellent client service
• Commercially astute and have a strong eye for detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed legal judgement and strategic thinking
• Commercially minded and pragmatic approach
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and succinctly
• Collaborative approach when working with legal teams, counsel, experts and business stakeholders
• Client-focused with an ability to understand broader commercial objectives

Requirements:
• A minimum of 5 years' experience
• A current Australian practising certificate
• Right to live and work in Australia About Reach Reach is the versatile legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices. Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise. Why join Reach? Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life — not the other way around. We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities. Here's what you can expect as a Reach consultant:
• Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life.
• A genuine partnership — a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals.
• The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community. Interested? Ready to find out more? Apply now or get in touch with Adam Saunders, Talent Solutions Advisor, at [email protected] — we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Reach Legal Consultant | Disputes/Litigation lawyers | Melbourne
🏢 Ashurst Perkins Coie
📍 Melbourne