Corporate Dispute Resolution Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Brisbane CBD offices

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking a lawyer for a well-established commercial litigation practice in Brisbane. You’ll handle complex, high-value disputes across multiple jurisdictions, with autonomy to own matters and foster strong client relationships.

The role offers a supportive culture, a clear progression path, and a competitive incentive structure, including performance bonuses and flexible work arrangements. Join a team that values technical excellence and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PAE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience in a respected specialist, mid-tier, national or top-tier firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of sophisticated commercial disputes from start to resolution.
• Take ownership of matters and build strong client relationships.
• Work alongside senior practitioners on high-value disputes across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

3+ years PAE

Job description

Are you looking for high-calibre commercial litigation work in an environment where your efforts are rewarded, your input matters and genuine career progression is within reach?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established commercial litigation practice handling complex, high-value disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Offering a supportive team culture, an attractive incentive structure and strong long-term prospects, this role is ideal for lawyers ready to take the next step in their career.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Working alongside experienced litigation Partners, you’ll manage a varied portfolio of sophisticated commercial disputes, with the autonomy to take ownership of your matters and build strong client relationships.
Your work will span a broad range of matters, including:

• Supreme Court, Federal Court and High Court litigation.
• Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• Corporations Act litigation.
• Commercial and contractual disputes.
• Construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Strategic dispute resolution and complex advisory work.

Are you looking for high-calibre commercial litigation work in an environment where your efforts are rewarded, your input matters and genuine career progression is within reach?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established commercial litigation practice handling complex, high-value disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Offering a supportive team culture, an attractive incentive structure and strong long-term prospects, this role is ideal for lawyers ready to take the next step in their career.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Working alongside experienced litigation Partners, you’ll manage a varied portfolio of sophisticated commercial disputes, with the autonomy to take ownership of your matters and build strong client relationships.
Your work will span a broad range of matters, including:

• Supreme Court, Federal Court and High Court litigation.
• Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• Corporations Act litigation.
• Commercial and contractual disputes.
• Construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Insolvency and restructuring matters.
• High-value, multi-million-dollar litigation.
• Strategic dispute resolution and complex advisory work.

This is an opportunity to develop your own practice, manage complex matters from commencement through to resolution, and work closely with respected senior practitioners on challenging disputes with significant commercial implications.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
The firm has cultivated an environment where lawyers are rewarded for their technical expertise, individual performance and contribution to the wider team.
Benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Bonus payments for all billable hours exceeding 5.5 hours per day, calculated on billed rather than recovered time.
• Additional incentives for productivity and business development.
• Discretionary bonuses recognising contributions to firm culture and team success.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• Newly renovated Brisbane CBD offices.
• Direct mentoring from highly regarded commercial litigation practitioners.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility.
• Genuine long-term career progression, with a clear pathway to Partnership.

A key strength of this practice is its people. More than half of the legal team have been with the firm for over a decade, reflecting a supportive culture, accessible leadership and a genuine commitment to long-term career development.

You’ll join a collaborative environment where lawyers are trusted to take ownership, recognised for their contributions and encouraged to build lasting client relationships.

YOU’LL BRING
We’re keen to speak with lawyers who have:

• 3+ years’ PAE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience within a respected specialist, mid-tier, national or top-tier firm.
• Strong technical litigation skills and sound commercial judgement.
• The confidence to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with senior practitioners.
• A genuine interest in sophisticated commercial disputes and long-term career development.

Even if this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, we’d still welcome the chance to connect. We regularly work on confidential and unadvertised positions across private practice and in-house legal teams, offering access to a broad range of career opportunities.