Job Title Reach Legal Consultant | Disputes/Litigation lawyers | Melbourne Location Melbourne DescriptionAt 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,Areas of Experience and ExpertiseStrong commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience across complex and high-value mattersYou might be experienced in managing complex investigations and inquiries lead by bodies such as ASIC, ACCC and APRAExperience conducting legal research and providing strategic advice on prospects, risk and dispute resolution optionsStrong negotiation skills with the ability to develop commercially effective settlement strategiesExperience managing complex, multi-party and potentially cross-jurisdictional disputesAbility to identify and manage legal, commercial, financial and reputational risks arising from disputesStrong understanding of litigation strategy, including case theory, evidence, procedural considerations and settlement optionsAbility to analyse complex factual and legal issues and provide clear, practical adviceStrong drafting skills across legal advice, correspondence, court documents and settlement documentationExperience managing external legal providers, counsel and experts where requiredAbility to provide commercially focused advice that balances legal merits, cost, risk and broader business objectivesExperience advising senior stakeholders on dispute strategy, exposure, developments and recommended courses of actionAttributesSolutions focussed with excellent professional and commercial judgement, decision making and problem solving skillsStrong attention to detail with well-developed analytical,



critical thinking, communication and research skillsAbility to work under pressure, have the ability to persuade, think creatively and are committed to excellent client serviceCommercially astute and have a strong eye for detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly developed legal judgement and strategic thinkingCommercially minded and pragmatic approachStrong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skillsAbility to communicate complex legal issues clearly and succinctlyCollaborative approach when working with legal teams, counsel, experts and business stakeholdersClient-focused with an ability to understand broader commercial objectivesRequirementsA minimum of 5 years' experienceA current Australian practising certificateRight to live and work in AustraliaAbout ReachReach is the adaptable 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.
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📌 Reach Legal Consultant | Disputes/Litigation Lawyers | Melbourne
🏢 Perkins
📍 Melbourne