Commercial & Insolvency Lawyer (3-4+ PQE): Flexible hybrid or in office employment

About Pivotal Law Group

Pivotal Law Group is a boutique, fast-growing firm located in Collingwood. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent client service through a culture of continual learning, genuine collaboration, and a flexible environment supporting work-life balance.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a 3-4+ PQE lawyer with commercial and insolvency experience to join us in our early growth stages. This role is ideal for an ambitious professional looking for a "ground floor" opportunity with a clear progression path to future leadership and principal roles.

You will work autonomously with the direct support and mentorship of the Principal and alongside solicitors or similar experience, allowing you to refine your expertise in a high-stakes yet supportive environment.

We service small to medium-sized businesses, high net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and liquidators, and we regularly advise on government tenders.

We are seeking someone to start in the coming weeks or post Christmas subject to availability.

What You Bring

- Credentials: Admitted to practice in Victoria with a valid practising certificate
- Expertise: Experience in commercial law, contract drafting, litigation, debt recovery, and insolvency (cross-border experience is a plus)
- Versatility: We welcome candidates from various litigation backgrounds who are eager to expand their practice
- Drive: A proactive approach to file management and a desire to contribute to firm culture

Core Competencies

- Technical:



Proficiency in drafting commercial agreements (B2B, Sale of Business, Shareholder Agreements), leasing, expertise in drafting and disputes, insolvency claims (preference and insolvent trading claims), and expertise in drafting pleadings or briefs
- Communication: Exceptional oral and written skills; confidence in negotiating with opposing solicitors and briefing Counsel
- Organisation: Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and manage files end-to-end
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel, LEAP experience is preferred

Your role

- Managing files from initial instructions through to litigation or settlement, including client management
- Drafting pleadings, court documents, and commercial contracts, and assisting Counsel
- Representing clients in Court, mediations, and pre-hearing conferences
- Running sale/purchase of business matters, commercial leasing files, general litigation, debt recovery, and insolvency matters
- Contributing to the firm’s growth and culture through strategic active participation in firm events
- Collaborating with senior lawyers with general legal and administrative tasks

What we are offering

- Flexibility: Hybrid, or onsite working options
- Salary: Competitive salary packages
- Career progression: CPD programs, professional mentoring, and a clear trajectory to leadership
- Support: Practising certificate and insurance fees fully covered
- Network and personal growth: Firm wide team building events and professional events to expand your personal network

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📌 Commercial & Insolvency Lawyer (3-4+ PQE): Flexible hybrid or on-site employment (Melbourne)
🏢 Pivotal Law Group
📍 Melbourne