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:

- Debt recovery matters
- Employment-related 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 workplace
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Flexible location arrangements between our Brisbane and Maroochydore offices

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.

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📌 Early Career Lawyer - Commercial Lawyer (Brisbane City)
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📍 Brisbane City