The Opportunity Join a leading Australian commercial law firm with a national presence and a strong reputation for delivering sophisticated, commercially focused legal advice.
An exciting opportunity is available for an Associate with 2–5 years' PAE to join a high-performing Disputes team in Brisbane.
You will work across a broad and sophisticated mix of commercial litigation, insolvency and financial services matters, acting for a diverse range of clients.
The Role Working within a highly regarded disputes team, you will be involved in a diverse range of complex litigation and dispute resolution matters, including: Commercial litigation, including contractual, sale of business and general commercial disputes Shareholder and partnership disputes Acting for insolvency practitioners, including receivers, liquidators, administrators and trustees, as well as secured and unsecured creditors Recovery, investigations and enforcement proceedings Claims involving breaches of statutory and fiduciary directors' duties Advising major banks, non-bank and private lenders on financial services disputes, enforcement and insolvency matters Regulatory investigations and proceedings involving directors and officers, including matters before ASIC and other regulators Property disputes, including joint venture and development disputes Competition and consumer law matters Complex fraud, asset tracing and recovery proceedings Alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and negotiations You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your matters, work closely with clients and develop your strategic and technical skills across a range of complex disputes.
The role offers exposure to high-quality, often large-scale matters, with a strong emphasis on practical, commercially focused outcomes.




About You This opportunity will suit a motivated Associate with 2-5 years' PAE who is looking to continue developing their career within a sophisticated disputes practice.
You will have solid commercial litigation experience and a genuine interest in working across complex disputes, insolvency and financial services matters.
Strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to build effective client relationships will be highly valued.
Ideally, you will have experience gained within a specialist CBD, mid-tier or top-tier firm and be looking to join a collaborative team where you can continue to develop your practice.
Why Join This Firm?
Competitive, market-leading remuneration with a strong bonus structure High-performing and collaborative team culture, with regular social events Family-friendly benefits, including 18 weeks' paid parental leave and flexible working arrangements Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression opportunities Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, including mental health and fitness programs Opportunities to contribute to meaningful pro bono and social impact initiatives THE PROCESS We offer adaptable interview options, either in person or virtually via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or phone.
Choose between a one-on-one discussion or panel interview, allowing you to present your experience and career goals in the format that suits you best.
Transparency is key, so you will receive a detailed Position Description by the end of our meeting to review at your leisure.
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📌 Litigation Lawyer (Associate) New (Queensland)
🏢 Bianca Calder - Associate - Law Staff
📍 Queensland