- Company: Legal People
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria
- Salary: Pay not listed
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Legal People is recruiting a Disputes & Insolvency Lawyer (Senior Associate/Special Counsel) for a full-time role based in Melbourne, Victoria. Step into a senior disputers position at a highly regarded law firm in Melbourne’s CBD and take ownership of sophisticated commercial litigation and insolvency work.
Role Overview
This Disputes & Insolvency Lawyer (Senior Associate/Special Counsel) opportunity with Legal People places you at the centre of complex commercial litigation files within a well-established Melbourne CBD practice. You will bring between three and eight years of post-admission experience focused on disputes and insolvency, shape the direction of significant matters, and work alongside the Litigation Director to secure strong commercial results for clients. The full-time appointment suits an ambitious senior lawyer ready to operate with substantial autonomy while remaining closely connected to firm leadership.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Shape and execute legal strategies across complex commercial disputes and insolvency proceedings
- Take day-to-day control of high-stakes litigation files from issue of proceedings through to final resolution
- Partner closely with the Litigation Director on tactical decisions, staffing and client reporting
- Provide clear commercial advice to clients on risk exposure, recovery options and settlement pathways
- Draft pleadings, affidavit material and other court documents and brief external counsel when required
- Conduct negotiations, attend mediations and appear at interlocutory hearings as needed
Requirements
- Three to eight years’ post-admission experience dedicated to Disputes & Insolvency work
- Proven capacity to run substantial commercial litigation matters independently yet collaboratively
- Sound commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk against client commercial objectives
- Clear written and advocacy skills suited to high-value disputes and direct director-level engagement
About the Company
Legal People is hiring for this Disputes & Insolvency Lawyer (Senior Associate/Special Counsel) role in Melbourne, Victoria and offers a supportive team environment.
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- Role Disputes & Insolvency Lawyer (Senior Associate/Special Counsel)
- Employer Legal People
- Location Melbourne, Victoria
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted June 20, 2026
- Apply by July 28, 2026
- Country Australia
- Overview Full job description on this page (320 words)
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