Associate, Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Lawyer

Montgomery; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery is seeking an Associate in its Brisbane disputes team to work on high-value commercial litigation and international arbitration alongside a senior partner. You will gain exposure to major Australian and international clients and handle aspects of complex matters with direct client engagement and mentoring.

The role offers significant opportunities to develop deep expertise in complex commercial disputes, including energy transition, mining, oil and gas sectors, with a supportive

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of post-admission experience.
• Experience gained within a leading Australian, international or specialist litigation practice.
• A background in commercial litigation, complex disputes or arbitration.
• Experience managing aspects of complex matters and dealing directly with clients.
• Strong technical capabilities, commercial judgement and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a partner in Brisbane disputes practice on high-value matters.
• Engage with clients and manage aspects of complex disputes and arbitration.
• Develop deep expertise in complex commercial disputes and international arbitration.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Arbitration

Complex disputes

Client management

Communication skills

Technical capabilities

Job description

Associate, Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Lawyer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Associate level lawyer to join a major law firm's highly regarded Brisbane disputes practice.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced and well-regarded partner, gaining exposure to some of Australia's most significant and complex commercial disputes.

The Opportunity

The practice advises major Australian and international clients on high-value commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, enforcement proceedings and international arbitration across a range of industries.

This position offers exposure to technically challenging, high-profile matters, including significant disputes involving the energy transition, mining, oil and gas sectors, as well as complex commercial litigation and international arbitration.

Working closely with senior practitioners and the broader national team, the successful candidate will enjoy direct client engagement, meaningful responsibility and exceptional mentoring, with the opportunity to develop deep expertise in complex commercial disputes.

Requirements

You will have 2–4 years' post-admission experience.

In addition, you will have:

• Experience gained within a leading Australian, international or specialist litigation practice.
• A background in commercial litigation, complex disputes or arbitration.
• Experience managing aspects of complex matters and dealing directly with clients.
• Strong technical capabilities, commercial judgement and excellent communication skills.

The Opportunity

The practice advises major Australian and international clients on high-value commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, enforcement proceedings and international arbitration across a range of industries.

This position offers exposure to technically challenging, high-profile matters, including significant disputes involving the energy transition, mining, oil and gas sectors, as well as complex commercial litigation and international arbitration.

Working closely with senior practitioners and the broader national team, the successful candidate will enjoy direct client engagement, meaningful responsibility and exceptional mentoring, with the opportunity to develop deep expertise in complex commercial disputes.

Requirements

You will have 2–4 years' post-admission experience.

In addition, you will have:

• Experience gained within a leading Australian, international or specialist litigation practice.
• A background in commercial litigation, complex disputes or arbitration.
• Experience managing aspects of complex matters and dealing directly with clients.
• Strong technical capabilities, commercial judgement and excellent communication skills.

Contact

For further information, please contactAndrew Reeson [phone] ***for a confidential discussion or send through your CV and transcripts to*****@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact *****@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.

Additional information

• 2 to 4 years' PAE
• Work with a recognised partner
• Prestigious law firm