Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Carlyle Kingswood Global Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Carlyle Kingswood Global Pty Ltd seeks a talented Commercial Litigation Lawyer in Brisbane with 5+ years' PAE to join a growing team. You will work closely with the Managing Partner and senior lawyers, handling complex disputes and insolvency matters across Australia.

The role offers access to modern legal technology, AI-enabled tools, and an above-market remuneration package with performance-based bonuses, along with strong mentoring and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PAE in commercial litigation and insolvency.
• Experience in superior courts.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage matters independently.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex and high-value matters across commercial litigation, dispute resolution, insolvency and restructuring.
• Receive strong administrative support, including access to an experienced Executive Assistant
• Be supported by modern legal technology and AI-enabled tools that enhance efficiency and workflows
• 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

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insolvency exposure

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

Communication

Client service

Job description

Our client, a leading litigation firm, is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' post-admission experience (PAE) to join their 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 the Managing Partner and other senior lawyers and Partners. They have 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 5 years' PAE in commercial litigation and insolvency
• Demonstrated experience in superior courts
• The ability to work autonomously and manage matters independently
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• High attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities