Senior Associate/Special Counsel (Litigation & Disputes) - Brisbane, QLDThis 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 opportunityYou will advise and represent clients across a varied commercial litigation practice, including:Contractual disputesShareholder and business disputesBuilding and construction disputesInsolvency and restructuring mattersDebt recoveryGeneral commercial and corporate disputesYour responsibilities will include:Managing litigation matters from commencement through to resolutionProviding strategic, practical and commercially focused adviceDrafting pleadings, evidence, correspondence and settlement documentationAppearing at mediations, interlocutory applications and hearingsBuilding trusted,



long-term relationships with clientsDeveloping relationships with referral partners and professional networksRepresenting the firm at selected client, industry and networking eventsMentoring and supporting junior lawyers where appropriateContributing ideas and initiatives that support the continued growth of the Brisbane officeWhat you will bringYou 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 & disputesStrong technical, drafting, analytical and matter management skillsThe ability to provide clear, strategic and solutions-focused adviceConfidence managing clients and complex matters independentlyStrong communication and relationship-building capabilitiesAn interest in developing your qualified network and market profileA collaborative approach and willingness to support junior team membersThe confidence and professionalism to represent the firm with clients and referral partnersExperience 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 + bonusesA broad and interesting commercial litigation practiceDirect access to experienced Directors, the GM and senior decision-makersGenuine autonomy, supported by experienced senior lawyersMeaningful involvement in client relationships and practice developmentOpportunities to strengthen your professional profile and industry networkSupport to develop a specialist litigation practice aligned with your strengthsThe opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and contribute at a senior levelModern systems and technology that support efficient legal practiceA collaborative, professional and commercially focused cultureGenuine scope to influence the growth and direction of the Brisbane officeIs 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