Solicitor (2-4 PQE) | Insolvency & Commercial Litigation

The opportunity

Join one of Australias premier disputes practices and work on significant insolvency asset recovery and commercial litigation matters.

Our Disputes team is ranked Band 1 by Chambers Asia-Pacific and acts for major banks insolvency practitioners corporates accounting firms and government clients on matters that sit at the forefront of the Australian market.

This role will see you work with Natalie Tatasciore who is recognised as one of Australias foremost insolvency and disputes lawyers. She advises on insolvency-related disputes regulatory investigations asset recovery and major commercial litigation. Youll also collaborate with specialists across the firm including restructuring banking tax financial services and corporate law to deliver commercial outcomes for clients facing complex business challenges.

What youll do

Advise on insolvency asset recovery and commercial litigation matters

Work directly with clients counsel experts and insolvency practitioners

Assist with litigation strategy evidence preparation interlocutory applications and hearings

Contribute to investigations recovery actions and enforcement proceedings

Build strong client relationships and become a trusted member of the team

About you

Were looking for a lawyer with:

2-4 years PQE gained in a leading disputes insolvency or commercial litigation practice with previous insolvency disputes experience

Strong analytical drafting and problem-solving skills

A commercial mindset and sound judgement

The ability to develop practical strategic solutions to complex issues

Confidence managing matters and building client relationships

A collaborative approach and commitment to exceptional client service

Ambition to develop as a specialist disputes lawyer within a market-leading practice

What you can expect

This is an opportunity to accelerate your development in a high-performing team that offers hands-on responsibility direct partner access and exposure to some of Australias most significant disputes and insolvency matters. Youll work alongside outstanding lawyers build deep technical expertise and develop the skills to take the next step in your career. Our team combines ambitious high-performing lawyers with a down-to-earth and supportive culture. Youll be trusted with meaningful responsibility encouraged to contribute your ideas and supported by colleagues who are invested in your growth and success.

Why Mallesons

Youll work alongside some of Australias leading disputes lawyers on career-defining matters with the support mentoring and development opportunities that come from a top-tier firm. If youre looking for greater responsibility closer partner access and exposure to some of the most complex disputes in the market wed like to hear from you.

Who are we

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. Weve been part of Australias story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deepexpertise collectivejudgmentand genuine collaboration we cut through complexitysoour clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. Its a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Next Steps
Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.
If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome value support and harness the positive benefits that peoples different life experiences bring especially as they relate to gender sexual identity culture faith disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role but have a passion for delivering high quality work developing your skills and realising your full potential then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email