Commercial Litigation Expert | Melbourne Disputes

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Allens Full time
About Our Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Litigation Expert to join our Melbourne Disputes & Investigations practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to work with our team of experts in complex dispute and investigation matters.

Company Overview

Allens is Australia's leading law firm, known for its market-leading quality and service. Our Disputes & Investigations practice has been ranked as one of the top-tier firms by Chambers Global. We have a diverse team of Partners, Lawyers, Knowledge Management Lawyers, Business Development specialists, Paralegals, and Practice Executives working together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

We act in some of Australia's most significant commercial disputes, including class actions, corporate disputes, and investigations. Our team has experience across a range of sectors and includes specialist Disputes & Investigations Partners and Lawyers, supported by Knowledge Management Lawyers, Business Development specialists, Paralegals, and Practice Executives.

Your Day

As a Commercial Litigation Expert, your role will be to advise our clients on complex dispute and investigation matters. You will work closely with our team to develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Advising clients on commercial and contractual disputes
  • Assisting with class actions
  • Providing regulatory inquiries and investigations advice
  • Counseling clients on corporate crime
  • Supporting Royal Commissions/Commissions of Inquiry/coronial inquests
  • Offering risk and compliance advisory services
  • Representing clients in taxation disputes & Investigations
  • Working on projects disputes
  • Providing product liability and product recall advice
  • Assisting with insurance claims and advisory services
  • Arbitrating disputes
  • Conducting internal investigations
About You

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who has strong technical legal skills in core disputes areas. You will have experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and/or regulatory investigations, ideally from a leading top-tier, national, or international firm. You will also have an ability to manage large matters effectively and experience participating in business development activities.

You will be an integral part of a high-performing, national team and have an opportunity to work with genuine market leaders. At Allens, we provide lifelong learning that develops you personally and professionally, and access to people and leaders who can help you become the best you can be.

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $150,000 - $200,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also receive:

  • A market-competitive fixed remuneration package
  • Incentive program
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Employee recruitment referral program
  • Discounts at hundreds of suppliers, including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program
  • Fully subsidized gym memberships
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Skin checks
  • In-house snacks and catered meals
  • Subsidized sporting and social activities
  • Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counseling, wellbeing coaching, and financial coaching for employees and their families


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