📍 Melbourne CBD or Dandenong | 🕰️ Full-time or Part-time | 💰 $180K - $220K

About Us

Pentana Stanton Lawyers is a dynamic law firm dedicated to delivering expert commercial law services with compassion and integrity. We strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients, ensuring their rights and interests are protected.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Special Counsel to join our Commercial Law practice in either our Melbourne CBD or Dandenong office. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in leading and supervising junior solicitors and legal teams, and in managing/overseeing a diverse caseload of commercial law matters in the following areas:

Business Law – Sales, purchases, and structuring.

Contract Law – Drafting, negotiating, and enforcement.

Corporate Law – Formation, governance, M&A, shareholder agreements, and insolvency.

Commercial Litigation – Contract, franchising, debt, shareholder, and professional disputes.

Civil Litigation – Debt enforcement, bankruptcy, and statutory demands.

Real Estate Law – Transactions, leases, and disputes.

Commercial Leasing – Lease negotiation and drafting.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications: LLB or JD, Victorian practising certificate and admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria & High Court of Australia

Skills: Strong drafting, litigation, negotiation, and advocacy abilities, plus experience mentoring/supervising juniors and overseeing legal teams

Traits: A strong and pro-active leader who is assertive, confident, approachable, knowledgeable, self-motivated and detail-oriented

Why Join Us?

✨ Competitive Salary – Recognising your expertise, performance and leadership skills
🤝 Supportive Culture – Work in a collaborative and respectful environment
⚖ Hybrid Model – Flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle

📩 Apply Now
Email your resume & cover letter to [email protected]. Include 2 referees with contact details.

⏳ Applications close: 17 May 2025