Are you looking to take the next step in your Commercial Litigation career with an international firm offering sophisticated work, exceptional resources and genuinely reasonable billable targets?
We are working with a leading international law firm seeking an ambitious Associate with 2+ years’ PAE, with lawyers up to around 6 years’ experience encouraged to apply.
This is an opportunity to work alongside highly regarded practitioners on complex, high-value disputes for major national and international clients, while benefiting from the resources and career opportunities that come with an international platform.
THE FIRM
This is a globally recognised firm with a strong reputation across the commercial sector and a diverse client base spanning both Australian and international businesses.
The firm places a solid emphasis on client service, collaboration and developing its lawyers, while offering a work environment that provides access to sophisticated matters without the exceptionally demanding billable expectations often associated with top-tier practice.
THE WORK
The successful candidate will work across a broad range of complex commercial disputes, acting for clients across a variety of industries.
The practice includes significant litigation in the District, Supreme, Federal and High Courts, as well as international disputes and arbitrations.
Matters may include:
- Complex commercial contract disputes
- Shareholder and partnership disputes, including oppression claims, derivative actions and joint venture disputes
- Disputes under the Corporations Act 2001
- Regulatory investigations and enforcement matters
- Trade practices, misleading and deceptive conduct and consumer protection disputes
- Continuous disclosure and disputes involving publicly listed companies
- Resources litigation and joint venture disputes
- Defamation litigation
- Intellectual property disputes
- Real estate and construction-related disputes
- Medical indemnity and negligence claims
- Injunctive and emergency relief, including freezing and search orders
- International arbitrations
This is a hands-on opportunity where you’ll be exposed to sophisticated disputes across multiple industries and develop your experience across both litigation and broader commercial dispute resolution.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an ambitious Commercial Litigation lawyer with:
- 2+ years’ PAE, with lawyers up to approximately 6 years’ experience considered
- Commercial litigation experience gained within a specialist, mid-tier or top-tier firm
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A genuine commitment to providing high-quality client service
- The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of your matters
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
This opportunity offers the chance to build your career within an international firm while working on sophisticated, high-value disputes.
You can expect a competitive remuneration package, reasonable billable targets, 26 weeks’ parental leave, health and wellbeing initiatives including gym subsidies, social activities, modern offices, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
NEXT STEPS
At Law Staff, we take a confidential and consultative approach to career moves. We’ll take the time to understand what you’re looking for and provide you with detailed information about the opportunity, the team, work mix and broader market so you can make an informed decision before progressing.
To arrange a confidential discussion to find out more, click APPLY and upload your resume, or contact:
Bianca Davies
[email protected]
Ref: CL010926
Even if this particular opportunity isn’t quite right, we’d still love to hear from you. We regularly work on unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house.
Law Staff | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
📌 Litigation Associate - International Firm (Brisbane)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane