Commercial Litigation Solicitor

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

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with an established specialist litigation practice on the Gold Coast to offer a senior commercial litigation role. You will manage a varied practice across business disputes, insolvency, construction, property and regulatory matters, taking ownership of matters and providing strategic advice.

You will work with a substantial specialist team, supervise junior lawyers, and progress based on performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong ability to independently manage matters and client relationships.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and settle complex legal documents, pleadings and court materials, and represent clients in court as required.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations and other ADR processes.
• Manage insolvency matters, including receiverships, administrations and liquidations, supporting insolvency practitioners.
• Advise clients on regulatory investigations and penalties by ASIC/ATO.
• Provide advice on regulatory compliance and disputes in the construction sector.

Job description

An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your commercial litigation career within an established specialist practice, working alongside highly regarded and accredited specialists in their fields. You'll be surrounded by experienced litigators, exposed to complex and varied matters, and given the opportunity to grow your practice and progress based on your capability and performance. If you're looking for a firm where your expertise is recognised and your career development is genuinely supported, this is worth exploring.

About The Role

• Manage a varied commercial litigation practice across business disputes, insolvency, construction, property and regulatory matters.
• Take ownership of your matters, manage client retainers and provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice.
• Work with a substantial specialist litigation team handling complex and interesting matters.
• Play a senior role in supervising and developing junior lawyers.
• Progress based on your capability and performance, with genuine opportunities to take on greater responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and settle complex legal documents, pleadings and court materials, and represent clients in court as required.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Manage insolvency matters, including receiverships, voluntary administrations and liquidations, while supporting insolvency practitioners.
• Advise clients on ASIC and ATO investigations, penalty notices and related regulatory issues.
• Provide advice on regulatory compliance and disputes within the construction sector.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in commercial litigation, ideally at Senior Associate level or operating at that level.
• Strong technical expertise across commercial disputes, with exposure to areas such as insolvency, construction or property litigation highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters, client relationships and retainers.
• Confidence in settling complex legal work and supervising junior practitioners.
• A genuine, down-to-earth approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A six-hour daily billable target, providing a considered approach to workload and performance expectations.
• Genuine career progression based on your capability, contribution and performance rather than simply time served.
• Performance-based bonus structure with clear billing targets.
• One work-from-home day per week and regular annual performance reviews.
• The opportunity to help shape a growing specialist practice alongside experienced litigation practitioners.

About the Company

This is an established specialist litigation practice with a substantial team of litigators across two offices. Known for its focused approach to complex disputes, the organisation works across a broad range of commercial, insolvency, construction, property and regulatory matters. It offers the depth and capability of a much larger practice while maintaining a genuine, approachable team culture. For lawyers who value technical excellence, professional development and being recognised for their contribution, it offers an excellent environment to build the next stage of their career.