Lawyer or Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation

Montgomery; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery is seeking a Lawyer or Senior Associate in Commercial Litigation to join our Brisbane office. 3 to 6 years’ PAE required; you will work closely with a partner on a diverse portfolio of complex disputes and have the opportunity to own matters and build client relationships.

The role covers contractual and commercial disputes, property leasing, Corporations Act matters, professional negligence, insolvency and recovery proceedings, with a path to growth in a national firm.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' PAE in commercial litigation.
• Strong technical and drafting skills.
• Experience managing a broad range of disputes.
• Confidence engaging with clients and managing matters with autonomy.
• A genuine interest in developing your practice and contributing to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of matters and develop client relationships in disputes.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of complex commercial disputes across industries.
• Support partners and contribute to growth of the practice.
• Handle contractual, property, corporations act, professional negligence, insolvency disputes.

Skills

Drafting skills

Client engagement

Autonomy in managing matters

Business development interest

Job description

Lawyer or Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation

An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded litigator to join a growing Dispute Resolution & Litigation team at a highly regarded national law firm.

It is for a lawyer with 3 to 6 years' PAE to join the firm's Brisbane office.

The Opportunity Working closely with a partner, you will be involved in a diverse portfolio of complex commercial disputes across a broad range of industries, with the opportunity to take ownership of matters, develop client relationships and play an important role in the continued growth of the practice.

You will gain exposure to a varied and sophisticated disputes practice, including:

• Contractual and commercial disputes.
• Property and leasing disputes.
• Corporations Act matters.
• Professional negligence claims.
• Insolvency and recovery proceedings.

Requirements

You will have 3 to 6 years' PAE in commercial litigation.

In addition, you will have:

• Strong technical and drafting skills.
• Experience managing a broad range of disputes.
• Confidence engaging with clients and managing matters with autonomy.
• A genuine interest in developing your practice and contributing to business growth.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact *****@montgomeryadvisory.com.au

Additional information

• 3 to 6 years' PAE
• Large national law firm
• Broad range of disputes