This is a Commercial Disputes & Insolvency - Senior Associate / Special Counsel role with Mills Oakley based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Mills Oakley Role Seniority - senior More about the Commercial Disputes & Insolvency - Senior Associate / Special Counsel role at Mills Oakley A newly created opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Melbourne Commercial Disputes & Insolvency team. About Us Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do. The Role A newly created opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our fast paced, growing and highly regarded Commercial Disputes & Insolvency team in Melbourne. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of disputes, often involving multiple stakeholders, technical legal issues, and commercial sensitivities. You’ll be trusted to develop and complex case strategies, work closely with other team members, our clients and Counsel to achieve outstanding results. The role also involves supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to the team’s development, and helping maintain our collaborative, client-focussed and high‑performance culture. Beyond the legal work, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to business development, thought leadership, and client relationship management. For someone with partnership aspirations, this is a role where your initiative, commercial instincts, and leadership potential will be recognised and supported. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic and evolving practice while positioning yourself for partnership in the near future. Who We Are Looking For The successful candidate will have the following: A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a broad range of commercial disputes from a highly recognised mid or top-tier firm/practice Experience in class actions, complex commercial litigation and arbitrations is desirable Excellent technical skills and commercial judgement Demonstrated experience in mentoring and supervising junior lawyers Strong communication and people skills, and ability to build and maintain client relationships Partnership aspirations with a proactive mindset and genuine interest in business development What We Offer We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including: Flexible working; Dress for your day; Discounted health insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia; Competitive referral bonus; and Other amazing perks! Apply All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page. Requirements Apply Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mills Oakley team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Managing disputes ️ Developing strategies Supervising junior lawyers Key Strengths ⚖️ Commercial disputes experience Technical skills Mentoring and supervising Class actions experience ️ Communication skills Business development A Final Note: This is a role with Mills Oakley not with Hatch.
