If you’re looking to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters without the pressure of traditional billable hour targets, this opportunity offers a genuinely different approach.
Join a highly regarded Brisbane commercial law firm where success is measured by client outcomes, technical excellence and collaboration rather than timesheets. With an attractive bonus structure and a genuine commitment to sustainable practice, this firm continues to attract talented lawyers from leading national and international firms.
ABOUT THE TEAM
You’ll join a growing disputes practice led by two highly regarded Partners with extensive top-tier and international experience.
Supported by a team of experienced disputes lawyers and a dedicated administrative function, you’ll work across a broad mix of challenging and high-quality matters while enjoying direct access to senior practitioners, mentoring and a genuinely collaborative team environment.
THE WORK
This role offers exposure to a sophisticated and varied commercial litigation practice, including:
- Commercial and corporate disputes
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Competition and consumer law matters
- Intellectual property disputes
- Construction and property litigation
- Contractual and business disputes
- Insolvency and restructuring matters
- Urgent interlocutory applications and strategic dispute resolution
You’ll act for a diverse client base including ASX-listed companies, private equity firms, founders, SMEs, government entities and not-for-profit organisations across sectors including technology, manufacturing, agriculture, property, mining and digital innovation.
Importantly, the firm has an established client base and strong referral network, meaning there is no expectation that you generate work or bring clients with you.
WHY JOIN?
- Competitive salary plus an attractive bonus structure
- Monthly performance bonuses of up to 50%
- No billable hour targets
- Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options
- Fortnightly CLE and structured learning programs
- Regular feedback and mentoring
- Merit-based promotion opportunities
- Sophisticated litigation work without the traditional top-tier hours
- Relaxed and down-to-earth team culture
- Modern Brisbane CBD offices with stunning river views
- Regular social events and team activities
ABOUT YOU
We are interested in speaking with lawyers who have:
- 2+ years PAE in commercial litigation
- Solid technical litigation and dispute resolution skills
- A commercially minded and practical approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative approach and genuine interest in working as part of a team
- A desire to work on high-quality matters within a supportive and sustainable environment
OUR EXPERIENCE
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Our process begins with an open conversation – a two-way exchange of information designed to help you properly evaluate an opportunity without pressure. Your details remain confidential until you expressly authorise us to proceed.
To explore further:
- Apply online directly through this advert; or
- Quote Ref: CL051026 and email Bianca Davies at [email protected]
Need to talk after hours? Simply email to arrange a conversation at a time that suits you – evenings and weekends included.
If this role isn’t quite right, we’d still value the opportunity to connect. Many of our best positions are never advertised, spanning private practice and in-house opportunities.