At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial disputes and develop litigation strategies while working closely with partners.
- Company: TM Collins Law, a young and ambitious firm embracing technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, genuine career progression, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for leadership roles and to work with excellent clients on interesting cases.
- Why this job: Join a growing firm where your ideas matter and you can shape the future of the practice.
- Qualifications: At least 6 years' experience in commercial litigation with strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 98550 - 120450 $ per year.
You'll be working closely with partners on a broad range of commercial disputes. You'll have responsibility for managing your own files, developing litigation strategies, dealing directly with clients, briefing counsel and conducting negotiations and mediations.
Key responsibilities
- Work on complex contractual and commercial disputes
- Handle shareholder, director and partnership disputes
- Manage Corporations Act disputes and breaches of directors' duties
- Work on insolvency and restructuring-related litigation
- Handle commercial property and finance disputes
- Manage injunctions, debt recovery and enforcement proceedings
- Manage your own files independently
- Develop litigation strategies
- Deal directly with clients
- Brief counsel and conduct negotiations and mediations
About you
- At least 6 years' post-admission experience, with a strong background in commercial litigation
- The ability to run litigation matters independently
- Strong drafting, advocacy, negotiation and client management skills
- Good commercial judgement and a practical approach to resolving disputes
- The confidence and ambition to take on greater responsibility as the firm grows
About us
TM Collins Law was established in 2022 with just two partners. Four years later, we've grown to a team of around 20, with offices in Melbourne and the Gold Coast, and we're continuing to expand. We're a young, friendly and ambitious team, with a great group of people who genuinely enjoy working together. We have excellent clients, interesting work and a modern approach to running a law firm. We embrace technology, encourage new ideas and don't believe in unnecessary hierarchy or bureaucracy. Our lawyers are trusted to manage their matters and have direct access to the partners.
Great working environment
- We are open to flexible working arrangements and welcome the conversation about how we can support your work-life balance
- Genuine opportunity for career progression
- Opportunity to move quickly into a leadership position
- Opportunity to help develop the team and have a real say in the direction of the practice
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing firm
Legal Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Commercial Litigation in Melbourne employer: TM Collins Lawyers Pty Ltd
TM Collins Law is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, allowing Legal Senior Associates and Special Counsels to thrive in their careers. With a focus on flexibility and work-life balance, employees are empowered to manage their own files and contribute to the firm's growth while enjoying direct access to partners and opportunities for leadership roles. Located in vibrant Melbourne and the Gold Coast, our firm offers a supportive environment where ambitious professionals can build meaningful careers in commercial litigation.
Contact Details:
TM Collins Lawyers Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
