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Commercial Disputes & Insolvency - Senior Associate / Special Counsel

SeniorFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 6 months agoVerified 11 hours ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

A newly created opportunity awaits for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join the dynamic Melbourne Commercial Disputes & Insolvency team at Mills Oakley. This job is all about managing a diverse portfolio of disputes while developing complex strategies and mentoring junior lawyers. The team thrives on collaboration and client focus, making it an exciting environment for those looking to grow and contribute to business development.

You'll be responsible for

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Managing disputes

Managing a diverse portfolio of disputes, often involving multiple stakeholders, technical legal issues, and commercial sensitivities.
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Developing strategies

Developing complex case strategies and working closely with team members, clients, and Counsel to achieve outstanding results.
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Supervising junior lawyers

Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to the team’s development, and helping maintain a collaborative, client-focused culture.

Key criteria

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7+ years of commercial disputes experience

Demonstrated experience in a broad range of commercial disputes.

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Experience in class actions and litigation

Proven background in class actions, complex commercial litigation, and arbitrations.

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Mentoring and supervising experience

Demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising junior lawyers.

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5 criteria for this job
7+ years of commercial disputes experience
Demonstrated experience in a broad range of commercial disputes.

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Experience in class actions and litigation
Proven background in class actions, complex commercial litigation, and arbitrations.

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Mentoring and supervising experience
Demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising junior lawyers.

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Strong communication skills
Ability to build and maintain client relationships effectively.

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Partnership aspirations
Proactive mindset with genuine interest in business development.

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