Job Description
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This is an opportunity to undertake high-quality commercial litigation work while building your professional profile.
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Build your practice and help shape a growing Brisbane office Are you ready to do more than simply manage files?
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Join an established commercial law firm with more than 25 years of experience and offices in Brisbane, on the Sunshine Coast and in Sydney.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The opportunity
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You will advise and represent clients across a varied commercial litigation practice, including:
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Contractual disputes
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Shareholder and business disputes
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Building and construction disputes
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Insolvency and restructuring matters
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Debt recovery
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General commercial and corporate disputes
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing litigation matters from commencement through to resolution
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Providing strategic, practical and commercially focused advice
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Drafting pleadings, evidence, correspondence and settlement documentation
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Appearing at mediations, interlocutory applications and hearings
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Building trusted, long-term relationships with clients
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Developing relationships with referral partners and professional networks
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Representing the firm at selected client, industry and networking events
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Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers where appropriate
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Contributing ideas and initiatives that support the continued growth of the Brisbane office
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What you will bring
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You will be an experienced and commercially minded litigator who is comfortable managing matters with a high degree of autonomy.
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Ideally, you will have:
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At least 5+years PAE in commercial litigation & disputes
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Strong technical, drafting, analytical and matter management skills
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The ability to provide clear, strategic and solutions-focused advice
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Confidence managing clients and complex matters independently
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Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities
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An interest in developing your professional network and market profile
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A collaborative approach and willingness to support junior team members
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The confidence and professionalism to represent the firm with clients and referral partners
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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.
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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.
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The firm offers:
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A salary of $160,000–$200,000 + super + bonuses
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A broad and interesting commercial litigation practice
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Direct access to experienced Directors, the GM and senior decision-makers
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Genuine autonomy, supported by experienced senior lawyers
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Meaningful involvement in client relationships and practice development
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Opportunities to strengthen your professional profile and industry network
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Support to develop a specialist litigation practice aligned with your strengths
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The chance to mentor junior lawyers and contribute at a senior level
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Contemporary systems and technology that support efficient legal practice
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A collaborative, professional and commercially focused culture
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Genuine scope to influence the growth and direction of the Brisbane office
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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.
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If you are ambitious, commercially minded and interested in helping build something meaningful within an established national practice, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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All enquiries and applications will be treated with complete confidentiality.
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📌 Senior Associate/Special Counsel [Litigation & Disputes] - Brisbane, Qld (Queensland)
🏢 Optio6 Talent Partners
📍 Queensland