Commercial Litigation Associate Lawyer

Law Staff; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast onsite

WFH flexibility

Company devices

Study support

On-site yoga

Parental leave

Extra leave

Private health

Pro bono

Job summary

Law Staff in Brisbane is seeking a mid-level commercial litigator to join their busy disputes team. You will handle high-end contract, IP, construction, insurance, regulatory and property disputes with excellent support from a collaborative partner-led environment.

The firm emphasizes development, work-life balance and flexible work options including remote days. The successful candidate will have 4–9 years' PAE, strong disputes foundation, and knowledge of the Corporations Act and UCPR.

Qualifications

• 4–9 years' post-qualification experience in disputes.
• Solid understanding of the Corporations Act, UCPR and ADR processes.
• Experience in large specialist, mid-tier or national firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse disputes caseload with strong partner support.
• Prepare pleadings, submissions and manage client expectations.
• Collaborate with a collaborative team to deliver high-quality resolutions.

Skills

Disputes

Corporate law knowledge

Legal research

Job description

Work for a top Queensland firm, who are invested in a positive work culture and providing development and support to all team members!
A leading commercial law firm, with over 200 staff in their Brisbane office is seeking a mid level lawyer to join their commercial litigation team. As a key team member, you'll handle complex disputes with excellent support from a collaborative team and award-winning partner.

This role offers the chance to work on high-profile disputes across Queensland. You'll handle a diverse range of matters, including:

• High-end contract disputes
• IP litigation
• Construction disputes
• Insurance litigation and indemnity claims
• Regulatory matters
• Commercial property disputes
• Insolvency matters

It's a dynamic and varied practice with exposure to complex, large-scale legal challenges. You'll be working directly with a Partner recognised as a leading practitioner across Legal 500, Doyles Guide, and Best Lawyers Australia.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• 4 to 9 years of PAE with a strong foundation in disputes.
• You should have a good understanding of the Corporations Act, UCPR, alternative dispute litigation.
• Working at a large specialist, mid-tier or national firm.

The successful lawyer can expect:

• Catered breakfast onsite during the week
• Flexibility to work from home and genuine work-life balance.
• Firm provided mobile and laptop
• Financial Study support and 20 days study leave
• Wellness facilities including on-site yoga
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Extra day leave per year for rest / hobbies
• Discounted private health and free counselling
• Pro bono and charitable support encouraged