At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload in commercial litigation, including court appearances and client relationships.
- Company: Law Squared, a forward-thinking legal firm with a focus on autonomy and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, no billable hours, and real ownership from day one.
- Other info: Embrace a collaborative culture that prioritises professional growth and technology.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team where your impact is valued and your career can flourish.
- Qualifications: 6–10 years PQE in commercial litigation with strong debt recovery experience.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
You will join our growing national Disputes + Litigation team, working directly with a Team Lead and the Head of Disputes + Litigation. You’ll run a varied and high volume caseload end-to-end, including your own court appearances, spanning finance guarantor disputes, insolvency, financier disputes and recoveries, and general asset recovery clients.
The role
- Financier disputes and recoveries, from demand through to judgment and enforcement, including repossession and sale, recovery of pooled assets and mortgagee recoveries
- Finance guarantor disputes, including challenges to guarantees and securities
- Creditor-side insolvency matters, such as statutory demands, winding up applications and bankruptcy notices
- Advice on PPSR registrations and priority disputes, and on National Credit Code default and hardship requirements
- Building your own client relationships as a trusted adviser
- Contributing to client acquisition and retention for the team
- Mentoring and supporting other team members
What you’ll bring
- 6–10 PQE in commercial litigation, ideally with a strong debt, recovery or enforcement component
- Confidence running your own file load and appearances, including in state and federal courts, with minimal supervision
- Sharp commercial judgement, including a clear-eyed view of recovery prospects and the cost of recovery against the value of the claim
- Comfort with technology and enthusiasm for new tools, including AI
- Experience acting for financiers, lenders or asset finance and pooling clients
- Creditor-side insolvency experience (statutory demands, winding up applications, bankruptcy notices) and guarantor disputes
- Working knowledge of the PPSA, the National Credit Code and the law of guarantees and securities
If you’re a strong commercial litigator with the appetite to build expertise in this space, we’d still like to hear from you.
Why Law Squared
We don’t track billable hours or set individual budgets. We've also done away with the traditional partnership model. Instead of years spent climbing toward equity, you get real autonomy and influence from day one. Success is measured by the value you create, not your tenure. If that sounds like a better way to build a legal career, this is where you belong.
Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer in Melbourne employer: Law Squared
At Law Squared, we redefine the legal landscape by prioritising a human-centred approach that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth offices offer a vibrant work culture where team success is celebrated over individual accolades, supported by competitive salaries, tailored professional development, and a flexible hybrid work environment. Join us to experience a truly rewarding career that values your contributions and empowers you to grow within a supportive team framework.
