Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time
About Herbert Smith Freehills

As a global leader in the legal profession, we provide premium quality, full-service legal advice to our clients across all major regions of the globe. Our team of over 5,000 professionals, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services experts, operate from our network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, and in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join our leading Band 1 Dispute Resolution team based in Melbourne. In this role, you will work closely with leading commercial disputes partners and senior lawyers across the local, national and global firm. You will undertake a range of work that supports local, national and international clients on general commercial litigation, including commercial and corporate disputes, contentious regulatory matters, class actions, internal investigations, inquiries as well as other complex and strategic disputes.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to an excellent client service by handling files, identifying issues and providing solutions;
  • Play a key role in projects to further develop business opportunities with existing and new clients;
  • Work with colleagues in our interstate and international offices to deliver exceptional results.

You will have extensive client exposure and opportunities to develop a network of relationships. You will benefit from exceptional learning opportunities working in a team of highly ambitious and collaborative lawyers.

What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary of around $180,000 - $250,000 per annum depending on experience;
  • An opportunity to work with a world-leading law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals;
  • A comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements, parental leave, and employee assistance programs;
  • Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your career;
  • A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace that celebrates the diversity of our people.



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