Associate Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Career growth across practice groups

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Brisbane is seeking an Associate to join a well-regarded dispute resolution team. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years PAE in commercial litigation and strong drafting skills. This role offers exposure to high-value disputes, mentorship from an esteemed partner, and career progression opportunities within a collaborative and flexible environment. Responsibilities include advising on complex disputes, supporting regulatory investigations, and drafting legal documents.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PAE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience with corporate, commercial, and contractual disputes.
• Interest in high-value disputes.
• A commercial mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment.
• A genuine interest in complex and high‑value disputes.

Responsibilities

• Acting on complex commercial litigation and high-value disputes.
• Advising on corporate, commercial, and contractual disputes.
• Drafting pleadings, submissions, and legal advice.
• Assisting with defamation and reputational matters, including urgent applications.
• Supporting regulatory investigations and commissions of inquiry.
• Engaging in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation.
• Drafting pleadings, submissions, and legal advice while progressing matters efficiently.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Drafting and research skills

Advocacy skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work adaptability

Job description

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded dispute resolution practice to appoint an Associate to join their Brisbane team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value commercial disputes alongside a leading disputes practitioner, with exposure to a broad range of litigation and advisory matters.

If you are looking to develop your career in a high-performing, collaborative team working on sophisticated disputes, this role offers strong mentorship, varied work, and genuine career progression.

Your Day Will Involve

• Acting on complex commercial litigation and high-value disputes
• Advising on corporate, commercial, and contractual disputes
• Working on construction, property, and insolvency-related disputes
• Assisting with defamation and reputational matters, including urgent applications
• Supporting regulatory investigations and commissions of inquiry
• Engaging in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation
• Drafting pleadings, submissions, and legal advice while progressing matters efficiently

Who You’ll Be Working With

You will work closely with a highly regarded dispute resolution partner who is recognised for expertise across commercial litigation, advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution, with experience advising boards, CEOs, and senior stakeholders on high‑stakes disputes and risk.

The team is known for handling business‑critical matters across corporate, construction, property, insolvency, and intellectual property disputes, with a strong focus on strategy and outcomes.

Who Will Fit This Opportunity

You’ll thrive here if you have:

• 2–5 years PAE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong experience across commercial or civil disputes
• Excellent drafting, research, and advocacy skills
• A commercial mindset and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment
• A genuine interest in complex and high‑value disputes

Why You’ll Love It Here

• High-quality disputes work across multiple practice areas
• Exposure to a highly regarded disputes partner
• Career growth with opportunities to move across practice groups
• Flexible environment, with support for work‑life balance
• Collaborative culture with a strong focus on professional development
• Work in a single, central CBD office with a large, established team

The Details

Role Type: Associate

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected disputes team, gain exposure to complex matters, and develop your career under the guidance of a highly regarded partner.