Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Carlyle Kingswood Global; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Russells is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Lawyer with significant post-admission experience to join our growing team in Brisbane. You will work closely with leadership to handle a broad range of complex disputes, supported by a well-resourced and collegial environment that emphasizes mentoring and professional development.

The role offers exposure to large-scale design and construction disputes, with experience in ICC arbitrations and proceedings in superior courts across Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ## years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation and insolvency.
• Demonstrated experience in superior courts.
• Strong working knowledge of the Corporations Act, Bankruptcy Act, and Australian Consumer Law.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex and high-value matters across commercial litigation, dispute resolution, insolvency, restructuring, and strategic business advice.
• Receive strong administrative support, including access to an experienced Executive Assistant.
• Be supported by modern legal technology and AI-enabled tools that enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and support high-quality legal analysis.
• Benefit from a transparent remuneration structure, including an above-market salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Be part of a firm that values professional development, collaboration, and high-quality client service.

Job description

Russells is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Lawyer with a minimum of ## years' post-admission experience (PAE) to join our growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career within a well-resourced and supportive firm that fosters a collaborative and collegiate working environment, with strong mentoring at all levels.

You will work closely with Managing Partner Millie Russell, who brings over 16 years of experience across a broad range of complex commercial disputes. Millie has extensive expertise in building and construction law, corporations law, and corporate insolvency, and has acted in significant director and shareholder disputes across Queensland, New South Wales, and the Federal Courts.

The practice also includes large-scale and complex design and construction disputes, with clients ranging from international engineering firms and specialist constructors to Australian construction companies. Matters span private arbitrations, ICC arbitrations, and proceedings in superior courts throughout Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Work on complex and high-value matters across commercial litigation, dispute resolution, insolvency, restructuring, and strategic business advice
• Receive strong administrative support, including access to an experienced Executive Assistant
• Be supported by modern legal technology and AI-enabled tools that enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and support high-quality legal analysis
• Benefit from a transparent remuneration structure, including an above-market salary and performance-based bonuses
• Be part of a firm that values professional development, collaboration, and high-quality client service

About you

• A minimum of ## years' PAE in commercial litigation and insolvency
• Demonstrated experience in superior courts
• Strong working knowledge of the Corporations Act, Bankruptcy Act, and Australian Consumer Law
• The ability to work autonomously and manage matters independently