CareerPlan

Commercial Litigation Associate to Senior Associate

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-08-30 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide strategic, practical advice on commercial matters, contracts, business structuring, governance, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution to businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Role type

Senior IC commercial litigation and transactional lawyer

Builds

Commercial agreements, transactional documents, and client strategies

Domain

Legal services (Commercial Law & Dispute Resolution)

Required skills

Commercial acumen, contract drafting and negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution management, regulatory compliance, business structuring, client relationship management, strategic advisory

Preferred skills

Mentorship of junior lawyers, proactive identification of client growth opportunities, collaborative teamwork

Technologies

Legal research databases, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Advise on commercial matters including contracts, business structuring, governance, and regulatory compliance; Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements; Manage and advise on commercial disputes including litigation and mediation; Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships; Mentor junior lawyers where appropriate.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC