Senior Associate/Special Counsel [Litigation & Disputes] - Brisbane, QLD
This is an opportunity to undertake high-quality commercial litigation work while building your professional profile.
Build your practice and help shape a growing Brisbane office Are you ready to do more than simply manage files?
Join an established commercial law firm with more than 25 years of experience and offices in Brisbane, on the Sunshine Coast and in Sydney.
As the firm continues to expand its Brisbane presence, it is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Litigation & Disputes team.
This is an opportunity to undertake high-quality commercial litigation work while building your professional profile, strengthening client and referral relationships and contributing to the future direction of a growing office.
You will work closely with the firm's Directors, GM and other senior lawyers, with the autonomy to manage your matters and the support to further develop a specialist area of practice aligned with your experience and interests.
The prospect
You will advise and represent clients across a varied commercial litigation practice, including:
Contractual disputes
Shareholder and business disputes
Building and construction disputes
Insolvency and restructuring matters
Debt recovery
General commercial and corporate disputes
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing litigation matters from commencement through to resolution
Providing strategic, practical and commercially focused advice
Drafting pleadings, evidence, correspondence and settlement documentation
Appearing at mediations, interlocutory applications and hearings
Building trusted,



long-term relationships with clients
Developing relationships with referral partners and professional networks
Representing the firm at selected client, industry and networking events
Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers where appropriate
Contributing ideas and initiatives that support the continued growth of the Brisbane office
What you will bring
You will be an experienced and commercially minded litigator who is comfortable managing matters with a high degree of autonomy.
Ideally, you will have:
At least 5+years PAE in commercial litigation & disputes
Strong technical, drafting, analytical and matter management skills
The ability to provide clear, strategic and solutions-focused advice
Confidence managing clients and complex matters independently
Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities
An interest in developing your professional network and market profile
A collaborative approach and willingness to support junior team members
The confidence and professionalism to represent the firm with clients and referral partners
Experience in building and construction disputes, insolvency or restructuring will be highly regarded.




The firm is also open to candidates who bring strong commercial litigation experience and a genuine interest in developing expertise within one of these areas.
Why consider this opportunity?
This is more than a traditional file-management role.
You will have the opportunity to build a visible and rewarding practice within an established firm that is continuing to invest in its Brisbane growth.
The firm offers:
A salary of $160,000–$200,000 + super + bonuses
A broad and interesting commercial litigation practice
Direct access to experienced Directors, the GM and senior decision-makers
Genuine autonomy, supported by experienced senior lawyers
Meaningful involvement in client relationships and practice development
Opportunities to strengthen your professional profile and industry network
Support to develop a specialist litigation practice aligned with your strengths
The opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and contribute at a senior level
Modern systems and technology that support efficient legal practice
A collaborative, professional and commercially focused culture
Genuine scope to influence the growth and direction of the Brisbane office
Is this your next career move?
This role will suit a Senior Associate or Special Counsel who enjoys quality legal work but is also ready to take greater ownership of their practice, professional relationships and long-term career direction.
If you are ambitious, commercially minded and interested in helping build something meaningful within an established national practice, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
All enquiries and applications will be treated with complete confidentiality.
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📌 Senior Associate/Special Counsel [Litigation & Disputes] - Brisbane, Qld
🏢 Optio6 Talent Partners
📍 Brisbane