Job Description

At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always. Our clients and staff are at the heart of
everything we do.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team
in Melbourne.

Working closely with an experienced Principal and a high-performing team, you’ll gain hands-on
exposure to a broad mix of commercial disputes, as well as some corporate insolvency and bankruptcy matters. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.

This role is ideal for a lawyer looking to take the next step in their career in a supportive and collaborative team environment. At Macpherson Kelley, you’ll benefit from structured career progression, meaningful responsibility, and access to ongoing learning through our Macpherson Kelley Business School.

About You

You’re a driven and commercially minded litigator who is ready to take the next step in your
career. Ideally, you will bring:

• At least 3 years of post-admission experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on commercial outcomes.
• Effective time management skills and strong attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to learning, with the confidence to take on increasing responsibility.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in building strong client relationships.

If you’re a self-motivated lawyer who enjoys working in a high-performing team and are ready to take the next step in your career, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you!

Our Firm

Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently.
Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity,
and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our
own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.

With offices in Melbourne, Dandenong, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide, as well as
international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and
PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and
borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.

Our People Promise

The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is
its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high
performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible
and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together,
we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that
growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of
which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson
Kelley Business School.
Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous
parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at
www.mk.com.au/careers.