Commercial, Construction & Energy Litigation Associate / Senior Associate

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

Job summary

MRA Search is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate or Senior Associate for a Brisbane disputes practice with a leading global law firm. You will join an established international platform and work alongside a top-tier team on sophisticated, cross-border disputes in Australia and beyond.

The role offers the chance to deepen technical expertise, assume meaningful responsibility, and gain exposure to high-value matters within a premium international firm.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of post-qualification experience in general commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• Experience in projects and/or construction disputes is advantageous but not required.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills with the ability to take ownership and manage priorities.
• Commercially minded, able to work with partners and clients within a collaborative team.

Skills

PQE 4–7 years

Education

Australian-qualified

Job description

About the firm and the role

Our client, a leading global law firm, is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Brisbane disputes practice.

This is an opportunity to join an established international disputes platform, working alongside an impressive team of partners on sophisticated, high-value commercial disputes, both in Australia and across international jurisdictions.

The practice has particular strength in major resource and infrastructure project disputes, complex commercial disputes, construction disputes, and regulatory litigation. You will act for major corporates, regulators and other significant clients on matters that are often complex, commercially sensitive and multi-jurisdictional, with the support of an extensive global network.

For a mid-level lawyer looking to take the next step in their career, this represents an opportunity to deepen their technical expertise, take on meaningful responsibility and gain exposure to some genuinely interesting and challenging disputes within a premium international firm.

About you

• 4–7 years' post-qualification experience in general commercial litigation and dispute resolution, gained at a leading domestic or international law firm.
• Experience in projects and/or construction disputes will be highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to take ownership of matters and manage competing priorities.
• Commercially minded, with the confidence to work closely with partners and clients and contribute to a collaborative team.
• Australian-qualified, with strong academic credentials.