Health Litigation Associate or Senior Lawyer

Law Staff

Brisbane QLD (Hybrid)

Insurance and Superannuation Law (Legal)

Full time

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded Health practice while gaining exposure to some of the most significant investigations and inquiries currently taking place in Queensland.

Join a leading national law firm and work closely with an experienced Health Partner on sophisticated matters advising healthcare providers, practitioners and organisations. Alongside the Health practice, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to major investigations and inquiries.

THE ROLE

Working within a highly regarded Health practice, you'll advise clients across a broad range of complex health and medical matters, with the opportunity to develop your expertise across both contentious and advisory work.

Your work will include:

Medical negligence claims, both pre-litigation and litigated

Acting for healthcare providers and medical practitioners

Coronial investigations and inquests

Investigations, inquiries and commissions of inquiry

Statutory complaints processes, including AHPRA matters

Investigations into allegations of substandard care

Health and medical regulatory matters

Clinical service delivery issues

Risk mitigation and management

Advising on adverse events and the management of practitioners involved in those events

Capacity, substitute decision-making and end-of-life decision-making

Insurance and indemnity issues

Development and review of policies, guidelines and procedures

There will also be the chance to work on major investigations and inquiries, providing exposure to high-profile and complex work beyond traditional Health litigation.

WHY JOIN?

Join a collaborative national team within a leading Australian law firm, with strong mentoring and clear career progression.

Top-of-market remuneration + performance bonus of up to 15%.

5 weeks’ annual leave + option to purchase additional leave.

26 weeks’ paid parental leave, including superannuation,



with no minimum service requirement or clawback.

Flexible hybrid working arrangements + no daily billable target, with lawyers working towards an annual target.

Best-in-class learning and development, including access to Harvard and Oxford executive education programs and the Scholarship for Individual Excellence.

Established Pro Bono Program with opportunities to contribute to meaningful community work.

ABOUT YOU

We're interested in speaking with lawyers with 3-5 years' PAE at Associate level, through to Junior SA, who have an interest in developing their career in Health, investigations and inquiries.

You'll ideally bring:

Experience in health and medical law, medical negligence, litigation or a related disputes practice

Experience advising healthcare providers, practitioners, insurers or government clients would be highly regarded

Exposure to investigations, inquiries, coronial matters or regulatory work would be advantageous

Strong academics

Experience at another top-tier firm or mid-tier national.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

NEXT STEPS

At Law Staff, we take a confidential and relaxed approach to career conversations to whether over a call, video chat, or an in-person meeting in a lounge-style setting. This is your chance to share your experience and aspirations in a comfortable environment, allowing us to match you with the right opportunities. We’re transparent every step of the way, ensuring you leave with a transparent picture of what’s available.

To apply, click APPLY and attach your relevant documents. Alternatively, please send your professional profile, quoting DI140826 to:

We understand timing is key when considering a career move. If this role sparks your interest but the timing isn’t quite right, we’d still love to hear from you. We can keep you updated on future opportunities that align with your career goals.

All applications are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posted: 15-08-2026

Salary: Attractive package will be offered to right candidate

📌 Health Litigation Associate or Senior Lawyer (Brisbane)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane