Autonomous Senior Associate: Complex Commercial Litigation

MAKIN Advisory; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

MAKIN Advisory in Brisbane is seeking an experienced commercial litigator at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level to join a boutique disputes practice. The role offers autonomy, direct client involvement and a path to partnership, with exposure to complex disputes across state and federal jurisdictions.

Remuneration ranges from $180,000 to $250,000 plus superannuation, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Approximately 7+ years' PAE in litigation, assessed on capability rather than years alone.
• Strong experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• Experience in Supreme Court and/or Federal Court.
• Strong drafting, technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage substantial matters.
• Sound commercial judgement and practical advisory.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers.
• Interest in building career within a specialist litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex litigation matters from initial instructions through to resolution.
• Developing litigation and dispute resolution strategies.
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions and other court documents.
• Managing evidence, discovery and interlocutory applications.
• Briefing and working closely with Counsel and experts.
• Appearing in court where appropriate.
• Advising clients on commercial risk, strategy and settlement.
• Participating in mediations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
• Maintaining direct relationships with corporate, private and professional clients.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Contributing to the broader development and growth of the litigation practice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Drafting pleadings

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Strategy development

Job description

MAKIN Advisory in Brisbane is seeking an experienced commercial litigator at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level to join a boutique disputes practice. The role offers autonomy, direct client involvement and a path to partnership, with exposure to complex disputes across state and federal jurisdictions.

Remuneration ranges from $180,000 to $250,000 plus superannuation, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers.