Lawyer or Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation

Montgomery Advisory; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory is seeking a Lawyer or Senior Associate to join its Commercial Litigation team in Brisbane. The role targets lawyers with 3 to 6 years' PAE handling diverse commercial disputes.

You will work closely with a partner on a broad portfolio, take ownership of matters, and develop client relationships while contributing to the growth of the practice. Strong drafting and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years' PAE in commercial litigation.
• Strong technical and drafting skills.
• Confidence engaging with clients and managing matters with autonomy.
• Interest in developing practice and contributing to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of complex commercial disputes across industries.
• Take ownership of matters and develop client relationships.
• Work closely with partners and contribute to growth of the disputes practice.
• Draft pleadings, briefs and other court documents.
• Provide strategic advice and proactive risk assessment to clients.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client relationship management

Autonomy

Drafting skills

Dispute management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

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.