Disputes and Litigation Lawyer

Role Overview

A highly regarded firm has partnered with Elevate and is seeking a Disputes and Litigation lawyer in Australia to contribute to the ambitious growth strategy. This is a rare opportunity to lead complex litigation matters focused on debt and asset recovery, while acting as a trusted advisor to key clients. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a friendly, supportive team culture and hybrid work arrangements, including non-billable hours.

If you are passionate about building strong client relationships and leading teams to deliver high-quality, commercially focused outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to practice growth, enhance operational efficiency, and thrive in a collaborative, technology-driven environment while making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee debt, asset recovery, and civil litigation matters, including contract breaches and insolvency cases
• Act as primary client account manager, building senior stakeholder relationships and driving client growth
• Lead and mentor a small legal team, ensuring high-quality delivery and consistent development
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the Disputes & Litigation practice and support business development initiatives
• Drive operational efficiency by managing large matter portfolios, using data insights, and improving processes
• Deliver exceptional client experience while leveraging technology and working cross-functionally to achieve team goals

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE in civil litigation with strong expertise in debt recovery, asset recovery, and insolvency matters
• Proven experience handling complex litigation across State and Federal Courts, including enforcement actions
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior executives
• Strong ability to lead, mentor, and supervise junior lawyers in a collaborative team environment
• Proficient in operating within a technology-driven legal environment

Compensation & Benefits

The organisation offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which may include:

• Competitive salary, referral incentives, and a recognition-led culture celebrating achievements
• Tailored professional development programs with full CPD support and an annual practising certificate covered
• Access to EAP and discounted ClassPass membership
• No timesheets with team-based KPIs and a focus on outcomes over hours

To Apply

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to

Katy Clements- ***email_hidden***

• Your updated/ most recent resume *please ensure it has your email address and phone number.

• An email stating how your experience relates to the requirements above.

About Elevate

Elevate’s global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs! Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.