Dispute Resolution Lawyer

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

Unlock your potential in a leading law firm where you can grow and thrive as a Senior Associate in our Disputes team.

About Herbert Smith Freehills

We're a world-leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we're committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation. We're client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise.

The Opportunity

As a mid-to-senior level lawyer, you'll work closely with our top-ranked partners and lawyers across local, national, and global groups. You'll be responsible for handling a range of commercial litigation matters, including contentious regulatory investigations and enforcement cases. Our team is known for its excellence in dispute resolution, and we're looking for someone who shares our ambition.

Your Role

You'll contribute to delivering exceptional client service, handle files, identify issues, and provide proactive solutions. You'll play a key role in projects that develop business opportunities with existing and new clients. You'll work collaboratively with our highly motivated and innovative team, comprising front-line lawyers and members of our Digital Legal Delivery team.

What You'll Get

You'll enjoy extensive client exposure, opportunities to develop relationships, and exceptional learning experiences working with ambitious fee-earners. We offer a competitive salary package (approximately $180,000 - $250,000 per annum), flexible work arrangements, and a holistic wellbeing fund.

Your Qualifications

  • Australian or New Zealand practicing certificate with at least 3 years' experience;
  • Demonstrable experience in delivering technical advice on commercial litigation matters from a top-tier firm or in-house environment;
  • An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset;
  • A proactive approach and desire to be part of a leading team;
  • An ability to work under tight timeframes, collaboratively, and autonomously;
  • Excellent communication skills and collegiality within a team;
  • A hunger to learn and develop, and maintain a market-leading practice.

Join Us

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent individuals, and those of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to perform at their best.



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