If you're good at what you do but the path to partnership feels a long way off, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Our client is a highly regarded full-service commercial firm with a genuinely strong insolvency and restructuring practice.
The Partner is busy, well connected, and bringing in more work than the team can comfortably handle, creating an prospect for an experienced Senior Associate to step in and become a key part of the practice.
This isn't a role where you'll be buried under layers of hierarchy.
You'll work directly with the Partner, have plenty of client contact, and run quality matters from the outset.
Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to build your profile and progress your career much faster than you might be able to in a larger team.
The Work
Corporate restructuring and insolvency
Security enforcement disputes
Insolvent trading and unfair preference claims
Director duties and governance disputes
Shareholder and oppression claims




Trust and equitable disputes
Complex financial and commercial litigation
Bankruptcy and enforcement proceedings
This Role
Work directly with a highly regarded and accessible Partner
Strong pipeline of quality insolvency and commercial disputes work
Plenty of autonomy and client responsibility
Direct client contact and business development exposure
Mentor junior lawyers and help shape the practice
Competitive salary and bonus structure
Flexible working arrangements, including at least 1 day WFH
CBD offices
Genuine pathway to partnership for the right person
About You
5+ years' PAE in commercial litigation and/or insolvency
Solid technical and drafting skills
Experience managing files and client relationships
Commercially minded and ambitious
Looking for a role where your career can genuinely accelerate
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📌 Senior Associate - Insolvency And Commercial Litigation (Melbourne)
🏢 empire group
📍 Melbourne