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Commercial Litigation - Special Counsel / Partner

Commercial Litigation - Special Counsel / Partner

empire group • Melbourne, VIC, AU
18 days ago
Job description

Senior Litigator - Special Counsel / Partner

A well‑established, national commercial firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigator (Special Counsel or Partner level) to join a busy, varied litigation practice. This is a rare opportunity to step into a full file load from day one. You will be backed by a strong client base, capable juniors, and a strong leadership team.

Depending on your experience, and your chosen focus, you will lead a broad mix of commercial disputes, including:

  • complex contractual and commercial matters
  • shareholder, partnership and director disputes
  • property and leasing litigation
  • building & construction disputes
  • insolvency‑related litigation

The role offers you genuine influence within the practice, and the ability to shape the litigation team as it continues to grow.

You will;

  • Run a full litigation file load
  • Strong junior support and capable lawyers to help drive matters
  • Direct access to clients and decision‑makers
  • A leadership team that is commercial, supportive and down‑to‑earth
  • Autonomy to run your practice your way
  • A clear pathway to partnership (or continuation at partner level)

About You
You will ideally have:

  • 10+ years PAE in commercial litigation
  • Strong advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills
  • Confidence managing complex matters independently
  • Experience supervising juniors and contributing to practice development
  • A commercial mindset and excellent client‑relationship skills
  • Desire to step into a senior leadership role with influence

The Role

  • High‑quality, varied commercial litigation matters
  • Real autonomy and trust
  • Strong, stable workflow
  • Supportive culture
  • Highly competitive remuneration + partnership pathway

Apply Now
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Libby Mizrahi LLB(Hons)
Empire Legal Recruitment
0468 433 569
libby.mizrahi@empiregroup.com.au
Reference number: 1679849
Profession:Legal professional

Company: empire group
Date posted: 8th Sep, 2026

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Commercial Litigation - Special Counsel / Partner • Melbourne, VIC, AU