The Opportunity

FC Lawyers is seeking a motivated and ambitious Early Career Lawyer to join our Commercial Litigation team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with approximately 1-3 years PAE to develop their litigation practice while working closely with experienced practitioners. You will form part of a small and highly engaged Commercial Litigation team while also working alongside our broader Business and Corporate team.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a variety of matters, develop direct client relationships, and play an active role in delivering practical legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

You will work across a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:

- Commercial disputes
- Debt recovery matters
- General civil litigation
- Employment-related disputes
- Contractual disputes
- Insolvency and recovery matters
- Alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and negotiations

The role will also involve:
- Advising clients on complex business and commercial matters
- Drafting legal correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, submissions and other court documents
- Drafting commercial contracts, settlement deeds and employment documents.
- Conducting legal research and preparing advice
- Managing matters under the supervision of senior practitioners
- Attending court appearances, mediations and client meetings
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Assisting with business development and networking initiatives





About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia
- Approximately 1-3 years PAE (preferred)
- Experience in litigation or dispute resolution matters
- Strong drafting, research and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commercial and practical approach to problem-solving
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A desire to develop a long-term career in commercial litigation

What We Offer

- Exposure to a broad range of commercial litigation matters
- Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage
- Mentoring and support from experienced practitioners
- A collaborative and professional working environment
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Versatile location arrangements between our Brisbane and Maroochydore offices
- Ongoing professional development opportunities

Location While the preferred location for this role is our Brisbane office, applications from candidates wishing to work primarily from our Maroochydore office will also be considered.

Apply Now

If you are looking to advance your career in commercial litigation and join a firm that values professional excellence, collaboration and client service, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

📌 Early Career Lawyer - Commercial Lawyer (Brisbane)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Brisbane