Mid-level Disputes & Litigation Lawyers

About Law Squared

Forget everything you know about law firms, we’ve found a better way.

Law Squared is a leading Human Centred Law firm, founded in 2016 to provide a true alternative to traditional law firms, for clients and lawyers alike. 

We work exclusively on an upfront, fixed-fee model, prioritising our client’s success over billable hours and ensuring transparency and strategic control over their legal spend. By focusing on outcomes and value, rather than time and task-based inputs, Law Squared seamlessly bridges the gap between legal expertise and commercial impact.

Trusted by General Counsels, in-house teams, and business leaders across a broad range of industries, Law Squared focuses on those areas crucial to business success, including Corporate, Commercial, Employment + Workplace Relations, Disputes + Litigation, Property + Projects as well as those clients seeking dual jurisdictional support in Australia, the UK and/or NZ. 

Law Squared has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, and London.

About the role

We’re looking for up to 3 experienced Disputes + Litigation lawyers (4-6 PQE) to join our growing national team. You’ll manage your own matters end-to-end – including your own appearances and supported in mediations while acting for Law Squared’s clients. Working directly with a team lead, and the Head of Disputes, we are looking for lawyers who have experience in acting for one or more of the following categories:

1. asset and property financier disputes
2. debt and asset recovery
3. motor vehicle insurance disputes
4. property insurance disputes
5. insolvency; and
6. general commercial disputes.

As a member of the team, you’ll play an active role beyond file management including participating in client retention and acquisition activities, through to working with paralegals and contributing to the team’s ways of working.  

This role suits someone who works autonomously yet collaboratively, confident in having a first go, backed by the team, and motivated by shared outcomes rather than individual accolades or the traditional partnership track, in a firm built around outcomes, not billable hours.

Role Responsibilities  

The core responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:  

Delivery of Legal Work  

• Complete legal work and manage a caseload across Disputes + Litigation matters
• Run matters end-to-end, including conducting your own appearances and, where relevant, supported in mediations
• Act for a set of clients which may includes equipment and property financiers, debt and asset recovery agents, corporate clients and other clients with litigious disputes nationally
• Apply technical judgement and attention to detail to progress files efficiently and effectively and adapt to the use of technology, including automation

Practice Growth and Client Experience  

• Play a positive role in the retention of clients, including engaging and nurturing client relationships
• Participate in client acquisition and retention strategies and activities on behalf of the Disputes + Litigation team
• Deliver legal services in the Law Squared way, providing a consistent, high-quality client experience

People Development and Management  

• Support, train and mentor team members to build consistent quality and style in the Law Squared way
• Assist with the onboarding of new team members
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture that shares resources and opportunities, rather than working in silos

Innovation and Continuous Improvement  

• Adapt and harness technology as a key enabler for driving efficiencies and client outcomes
• Support the review and improvement of service offerings and solutions, including ways of working, proposals, knowledge sharing and the use of technology generally
• Identify opportunities to improve precedents, workflows and ways of working within the practice group

About you  

At Law Squared, we hire for mindset as much as skillset. The ideal candidate will be:  

• Experienced – You bring 4 – 6+ PQE, with a background in litigation which may include acting for financiers, debt and asset recovery agents, insurers, and/or corporate clients generally
• Tech and AI proficient – You are comfortable using technology and enthusiastic about adopting new tools that enhance efficiency and service delivery in a modern, paperless environment
• Autonomous – You manage your own file load with confidence, including conducting your own appearances, and are comfortable taking ownership of matters from instruction through to resolution, with supervision
• Commercially astute – You understand the practical and financial realities driving clients’ decisions and bring pragmatic, outcomes-focused advice to every matter
• Detail-oriented – You bring precision and rigor to your work, with a sharp eye for the detail that protects our clients’ interests
• A strong communicator – You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and in person, and build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• Collaborative – You work well within a team, sharing resources and knowledge, and thrive in an environment that rewards shared outcomes over individual competition
• Team-oriented – You’re motivated by collective success rather than the traditional partnership track, and are comfortable working towards team-based, rather than individual, targets
• Adaptable – You thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace change and are comfortable balancing multiple priorities

Given that we have removed all hierarchical titles from our firm, it is important that becoming a partner isn’t your main priority and that you are open to working in a collaborative firm that values whole team success over individual accolades.

Also importantly, you’re someone who aligns with our values: 

Different on Purpose – You challenge the status quo and look for better ways of doing things 

Keep It Real – You communicate openly, honestly and authentically 

Own the Outcome – You take accountability and follow through 

Find the 1% – You believe small improvements create extraordinary results over time 

Show Up – You bring energy, commitment and care to your team, clients and colleagues

How you’ll benefit

Law Squared is on a mission to create a more innovative, collaborative, human centred experience for clients and employees alike.

We don’t track billable hours, nor do we have financial budgets for individuals, and we’ve embraced a ‘work from anywhere’ policy since day one.

Free from the barriers of time, tenure, and ego, and aligned by team-oriented goals, we believe our result deliver the best outcomes for our clients and each other.

Our numerous employee benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• Competitive salary package
• Tailored team and individual professional development program, including support to meet CPD requirements
• Annual Practising Certificate paid for by Law Squared
• Discounted corporate membership via ClassPass
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Incentive
• A recognition-led culture, where contribution is celebrated and career milestones are genuinely acknowledged
• Leading-edge legal ops and tech to optimise flexible working and client service outcomes
• Team-based KPIs, no timesheets

If you’re ready for a more human centred way of working, experience the Law Squared difference for yourself.

Apply Now

To submit an application, please apply directly with your CV and cover letter.

If you have any further questions please contact: dmercieca@squaredgrp.com