Job Description

The Chance n

Join a leading Australian commercial law firm with a national presence and a strong reputation for delivering sophisticated, commercially focused legal advice.

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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 n

Working within a highly regarded disputes team, you will be involved in a diverse range of complex litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:

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- Commercial litigation, including contractual, sale of business and general commercial disputes
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- Shareholder and partnership disputes
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- Acting for insolvency practitioners, including receivers, liquidators, administrators and trustees, as well as secured and unsecured creditors
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- Recovery, investigations and enforcement proceedings
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- Claims involving breaches of statutory and fiduciary directors’ duties
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- Advising major banks, non-bank and private lenders on financial services disputes, enforcement and insolvency matters
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- Regulatory investigations and proceedings involving directors and officers, including matters before ASIC and other regulators
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- Property disputes, including joint venture and development disputes
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- Competition and consumer law matters
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- Complex fraud, asset tracing and recovery proceedings
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- Alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and negotiations
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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 n

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.

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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.

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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? n

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- Competitive, market-leading remuneration with a strong bonus structure
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- High-performing and collaborative team culture, with regular social events
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- Family-friendly benefits, including 18 weeks’ paid parental leave and flexible working arrangements
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- Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression opportunities
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- Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, including mental health and fitness programs
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- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful pro bono and social impact initiatives
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📌 Litigation Lawyer (Associate) (Brisbane)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane