Legal Operations

Consulting Lawyer – Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Australia)

A global law firm

Apply in confidence →

We are seeking experienced litigation and dispute resolution lawyers to join our global legal consulting platform. This is a self-directed, non-traditional career path backed by the resources and support of a leading international law firm.

We are currently looking for lawyers with top-tier technical experience in:

  • Financial services disputes
  • Contentious regulatory investigations and disputes
  • Commercial litigation
  • Banking litigation

Successful applicants will have the right to work and reside in Australia, be qualified to practice in Australia without restriction, and have a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a top-tier law firm or leading financial institution/corporate (directly or as a secondee). Strong technical knowledge and experience in a common law jurisdiction is preferred.

We are looking for self-starters committed to building a career as a consultant, with the drive to achieve at a high level. You will be adept at leading or working within complex, multi-functional, multinational project environments, with excellent communication skills, strong commercial acumen, and a client-service focus.

As a consultant, you will have the opportunity to work in-house with clients on assignments ranging from two to twelve months (typically four days per week), or on an ad-hoc basis supporting our own practice teams. You will receive full support from our dedicated consultant management team, including coaching, training, access to knowledge resources, networking events, and a community of like-minded lawyers.

  • Right to work and reside in Australia
  • Qualified to practice in Australia (unrestricted)
  • Minimum of four years' post-qualification experience
  • Ideally experience within a top-tier law firm and a leading financial institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee)
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience in a common law jurisdiction
  • Self-starter with commitment to building a consulting career
  • Adept at leading or working within complex, multi-functional, multinational project environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Client service-focused with exemplary client service ethic
  • Strong commercial/business acumen
  • Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
  • Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy

Apply for this role

Confidential. We never contact your current employer.

Easy application — upload your CV first

We read it on your device and fill in your details for you. Nothing is sent until you review and submit.