Senior Associate - Litigation

A smart person once said, "Do things you 💙 with people you care about and good things happen", and at BlueRock, we are a growing team who love what we do. Our rapid growth means lots of change, and with growth comes opportunity and supercharged career development. While working with us, you’ll create a positive impact for our community and contribute to our very own Be BlueRock Foundation with pro bono and volunteering opportunities.

About the Law Team

BlueRock Law is a growing boutique to mid-sized commercial law firm. We are part of a multidisciplinary advisory firm of 300+. Located in the Melbourne CBD, we work in a vibrant, social office. Our law team is made up of 40+ staff providing services across - Litigation, Migration, Wills & Estates, Property, and Commercial

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a 3rd - 5th year lawyer with sound litigation skills, who has a keen interest to work across a wide range of disputes including construction matters, property disputes, and other complex legal issues. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a litigation lawyer to work closely with a down-to-earth director, providing valuable mentorship and a collaborative work environment. This role suits someone with knowledge of construction law, experience in front-end construction, contract drafting, and security of payment matters, who is looking to move to an Associate role quickly.

About your team

BlueRock Law is a fast-growing mid-sized commercial law firm that is increasing in revenue year on year. We are part of an entrepreneurial advisory firm with substantial accounting, wealth management, finance, insurance, and digital teams that provide holistic advice to its SME client base.

What you’ll be doing 

• Handling a diverse range of disputes, with a specific focus on insurance law, construction matters, property disputes, and other commercial litigation.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare case files for court proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations on behalf of clients.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on complex legal issues.

Requirements

We want to hear from people who:    

• Have 3rd - 5th year lawyer experience with strong litigation skills and some experience in front-end construction and contract drafting.
• Enjoy litigation work and are eager to engage in various disputes, including property disputes.
• Are motivated to quickly move to an Associate role.
• Possess good client and practice management skills.
• Are not afraid of a challenge.
• Enjoy being part of a team and value getting things right.

Benefits

Our people love to work for us, here’s why!

• Officially B-Corp Certified, a Certified Great Place to Work 2025
• Free weekly lunches, awesome social events (including a social club – winery tours to museum tours), flexible working arrangements, and amazing headquarters in the CBD.
• Receive mentoring and coaching from industry leaders and plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion.
• Learning and development including internal and external training programs to build your career skills.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred on health, wellbeing and fun.
• We have our very own BlueRock public holidays to give our people the day off, on us!

For more amazing perks of working at BlueRock and employee benefits – head to our careers page! Or check us out on our socials and TikTok, @BeBlueRock 😎

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, then please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description – please still apply. We’d love to see if you could be a great fit and we can't wait to meet you!

For any questions regarding this opportunity or if you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to John O’Hare at john.ohare@thebluerock.com.au or Lee Kelly at lee.kelly@thebluerock.com.au

Please be advised that BlueRock or any of its related or controlled entities do not accept unsolicited contact or resumes from Recruitment Agencies.

Even in 2024, it needs to be said, BlueRock is a workplace committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, citizenship, colour, disability, gender and gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.