Career opportunity

• Work in an autonomous role within a dynamic team
• Full time or part time position with the flexibility to work between the office and home
• 12-month contract with the potential for ongoing
• Salary commensurate with experience

Who we are

As one of the largest regionally based law firms in Victoria, with offices in Geelong, Melbourne, the Surf Coast, the Bellarine Peninsula and South Australia, we are a leading law firm with a difference; we care about our people, our clients, and our community.

As leaders in implementing innovative legal processes and practices, our focus is on continuing to develop leading legal solutions to support our people and our clients.

Our people are the key to our success and our reputation is built on the contributions of everyone in our team. Recruiting the right people keeps our business growing and thriving.

About the role

We are looking for a professional, highly motivated and knowledgeable Senior Associate with solid, demonstrated experience in general commercial litigation matters. Experience in insolvency and/or building disputes will be an advantage.

Led by an experienced general commercial litigator with a focus on engagement, collaboration and teamwork, this is a busy practice area, with a strong base of existing clients, meaning your ability to relate well with clients is crucial. You will work closely with the team’s Principal Lawyer, Special Counsel and Senior Associate to provide coaching and guidance to Lawyers within the team.

You will support the team’s business development plan through targeted presentations, article or website content and other events as required from time to time.

You will provide tailored advice on complex matters to a variety of clients with a broad range of interesting and exciting work.

You will be organised, motivated and confident working autonomously and as part of a close team, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on responding to requests in a timely manner.

We are looking for someone who is able to work full time, or part time which may include working across five days with reduced hours or a compressed working week and would ideally be based either in our Melbourne or Geelong office with flexibility to work across offices and from home.

You will need:

• Minimum of five years post-admission experience in Commercial Litigation
• Proven experience practising in a team environment
• Proven ability to provide an excellent quality of work
• A proven ability to problem solve and improve processes
• Efficient time management to maintain control of key priorities
• Ability to develop referrers and engage in business development (including presentations to current and potential clients)
• Coaching, mentoring and leadership skills

You will bring:

• The provision of technically and commercially sound advice relating to general commercial litigation work, including contract, insolvency, property, trust disputes and partnership/shareholder disputes
• Solid, demonstrated experience with insolvency and/or building disputes an advantage
• Demonstrated ability and confidence in advocacy and negotiation skills
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Positive, proactive and flexible attitude

Why join us?

With a focus on high performance and our community, and an engaged culture, we are proud of our people and our history. Our values are important to us, and we look for like-minded people to continue to bring those values to life as part of the way we work.

You will join a strong and supportive team, where you can continue to develop your skills and experience. We are able to provide a career plan including future progression where relevant KPIs are met in accordance with the agreed development plan.

Some of our benefits include:

• Excellent remote access to enable flexible work arrangements, including working from home
• Generous parental leave program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to volunteering opportunities to give back to your own community
• Purchase leave program
• A genuinely supportive and welcoming culture
• Access to training and development

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Consultant on 03 5273 5243.

To submit your application, please click complete the form on this page.

Coulter Legal values diversity enables access and promotes inclusion.

Please note, we are not accepting candidates through Recruitment Agencies.