Overview
Head of Disputes – national role Jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Rothfield Legal Recruitment
Title: Head of Disputes – national role
Company: Rothfield Legal Recruitment
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Forget everything you know about traditional law firms – there’s a better way to practise law. My client is a progressive, commercial law firm built around collaboration, innovation, and outcomes – not timesheets. The model replaces billable hours with upfront, fixed-fee certainty, allowing the teams to focus on delivering real value for clients while enjoying greater autonomy and balance.
An opening has arisen for someone to take on a role as Head of Disputes where you’ll work across complex disputes for national and multi national clients, lead a wonderful and high performing team of disputes and litigation lawyers, develop client relationships and contribute to team growth and development.
You’ll be supported by accredited specialists and other senior lawyers, with access to legal ops, brand and engagement support, and a national network of like-minded professional.
You’ll thrive here if you:
- Have 10+ years’ PQE in commercial disputes and litigation
- Are a strong communicator who enjoys direct client engagement
- Appreciate collaboration over competition
- Are tech-curious, adaptable, and motivated by impact over hierarchy
- Enjoy leading and influencing.
Why this role is different:
- No billable hours. No individual budgets
- Team-based goals and shared success
- “Work from anywhere” flexibility
- Competitive remuneration, professional development support, and wellbeing benefits
If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking team reshaping how lawyers and clients work together – I’d love to hear from you!
