Commercial Litigation Lawyer

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from litigators

Exposure to disputes

Direct client contact

Modern offices

Above-market remuneration

Staff benefits

Career progression

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment – Mermaid Beach QLD is partnering with a respected boutique law firm to appoint a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (3+ PAE) into its growing Gold Coast practice. You will work directly with experienced litigators on sophisticated commercial disputes, enjoying autonomy and direct client contact in a supportive, outcome‑driven environment.

This role offers meaningful file ownership, direct mentoring from senior practitioners, and exposure to a broad range of disputes across

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-admission experience in Commercial Litigation.
• Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters with autonomy.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercial judgement and strategic thinking.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across commercial disputes including contracts, property and shareholder issues.
• Handle shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Manage property and leasing litigation and building/construction disputes.
• Oversee insolvency and debt recovery matters and director disputes.
• Engage in ADR and mediation, and manage Supreme and District Court proceedings.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice and collaborate on larger, complex disputes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Autonomy in matters

Communication

Client relationships

Commercial judgement

Strategic thinking

Collaborative approach

Job description

HarperLloyd Recruitment – Mermaid Beach QLD

Join a highly regarded boutique law firm where you'll work directly with experienced litigators on sophisticated commercial disputes while enjoying genuine autonomy, direct client contact and a clear pathway for career progression.

Why this opportunity?

• Work alongside an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation on complex business, property, construction and shareholder disputes from strategy through to resolution
• Enjoy the variety of a true boutique practice, with meaningful client responsibility, court exposure and direct Partner mentoring from day one
• Join a multi-award-winning Gold Coast firm offering above-market remuneration, modern offices just moments from the beach and a genuinely collaborative culture

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a respected law firm to appoint a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (3+ PAE) into its growing Gold Coast litigation practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation lawyer seeking high-quality commercial disputes work without the hierarchy of a larger firm. You'll enjoy direct access to senior practitioners, broad client exposure and the opportunity to play a key role in a growing boutique practice.

The role

Working closely with experienced litigators, you'll advise clients across matters including:

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Property and leasing litigation
• Building and construction disputes
• Insolvency and debt recovery
• Director and company disputes
• Alternative dispute resolution and mediation
• Supreme and District Court proceedings
• Commercial negotiations and strategic dispute resolution

You’ll manage your own matters while collaborating on larger and more complex disputes, providing practical, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.

About you

You’ll ideally have:

• 3+ years' post-admission experience in Commercial Litigation
• Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Experience managing litigation matters with an appropriate level of autonomy
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial judgement and strategic thinking
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach

Candidates from boutique, mid-tier or national firms with commercial litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

What you can expect

• Direct mentoring from experienced commercial litigators
• Exposure to sophisticated commercial disputes across multiple industries
• Meaningful client contact and genuine file ownership
• Modern offices in Mermaid Beach
• Above-market remuneration and excellent staff benefits
• A collaborative boutique culture with outstanding long-term career progression opportunities

If you're looking to accelerate your commercial litigation career within a respected boutique practice that values quality work, autonomy and professional development, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.