Autonomous Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Boutique GC

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from litigators

Exposure to disputes

Direct client contact

Modern offices

Above-market remuneration

Staff benefits

Career progression

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment – Mermaid Beach QLD is partnering with a respected boutique law firm to appoint a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (3+ PAE) into its growing Gold Coast practice. You will work directly with experienced litigators on sophisticated commercial disputes, enjoying autonomy and direct client contact in a supportive, outcome‑driven environment.

This role offers meaningful file ownership, direct mentoring from senior practitioners, and exposure to a broad range of disputes across

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-admission experience in Commercial Litigation.
• Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters with autonomy.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercial judgement and strategic thinking.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across commercial disputes including contracts, property and shareholder issues.
• Handle shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Manage property and leasing litigation and building/construction disputes.
• Oversee insolvency and debt recovery matters and director disputes.
• Engage in ADR and mediation, and manage Supreme and District Court proceedings.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice and collaborate on larger, complex disputes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Autonomy in matters

Communication

Client relationships

Commercial judgement

Strategic thinking

Collaborative approach

Job description

HarperLloyd Recruitment – Mermaid Beach QLD is partnering with a respected boutique law firm to appoint a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (3+ PAE) into its growing Gold Coast practice. You will work directly with experienced litigators on sophisticated commercial disputes, enjoying autonomy and direct client contact in a supportive, outcome‑driven environment.

This role offers meaningful file ownership, direct mentoring from senior practitioners, and exposure to a broad range of disputes across