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Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-12

Core

Senior lawyer role focused on establishing and expanding a client portfolio, managing complex commercial matters, and driving business development within a growing Melbourne law firm.

Role type

Senior IC commercial litigation lawyer (specialist)

Builds

Client relationships and commercial legal advice for corporate clients

Domain

Legal services, Commercial Litigation, Property, Funds, Construction

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Commercial litigation expertise, client portfolio management, business development, strategic legal advice, practice growth strategy, mentoring

Preferred skills

Existing client following, strong professional network, entrepreneurial mindset, partnership track record

Technologies

Legal practice management systems

Responsibilities

Establishing and expanding a client portfolio, managing complex commercial matters, identifying new business opportunities, developing strategies for practice growth, collaborating with complementary practice areas, mentoring junior practitioners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with partnership potential