Litigation & Arbitration Lawyer (Senior Associate)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Bonus up to 15%

Parental leave / extended leave

Job summary

Law Staff in Brisbane seeks a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded commercial litigation team. You’ll work with two prominent Partners advising major corporate, government and institutional clients on sophisticated disputes, including regulatory, competition, and large-scale arbitrations across energy, resources and technology sectors.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements, generous leave entitlements and a pathway to postgraduate study through Ivy League programs, with strong

Qualifications

• Senior Associate experience, with 2-4 years since promotion.
• Background in a top-tier, international or highly regarded commercial litigation practice.
• Strong academic results, ideally a GPA of 5.5 or above.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine interest in complex disputes, investigations and arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with two prominent Partners advising major corporate, government and institutional clients.
• Involve in high-profile disputes, investigations and arbitrations across energy, resources, technology and public sectors.
• Handle complex Corporations Act, regulatory and competition matters and large-scale arbitrations.

Skills

Senior Associate experience

Strong drafting & analytical skills

Education

Top-tier academic results

Job description

Litigation & Arbitration Lawyer (Senior Associate)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer seeking exposure to some of the market’s most sophisticated disputes while expanding their expertise across a broad spectrum of complex matters.

Joining a highly regarded top-tier Brisbane practice, you’ll work closely with two prominent Partners advising major corporate, government and institutional clients. The work encompasses corporations law and regulatory issues, high-stakes litigation (including Corporations Act proceedings), fraud and corruption investigations, competition disputes and large-scale arbitrations, particularly across the energy, resources, technology and public sectors.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work directly alongside two highly regarded commercial litigation Partners.


• Gain exposure to complex Corporations Act, regulatory and competition matters.


• Be involved in high-profile disputes, investigations and arbitrations.


• Top-tier remuneration plus a performance bonus of up to 15%.


• Additional weeks of annual leave each year.


• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, including superannuation, with no minimum service requirement or clawback provisions.


• Genuine flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.


• Access to an Ivy League Program, with pathways to postgraduate study at Harvard or Oxford.


• Scholarships and professional development opportunities for high performers.


• A strong commitment to pro bono work and community engagement.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer seeking exposure to some of the market’s most sophisticated disputes while expanding their expertise across a broad spectrum of complex matters.

Joining a highly regarded top-tier Brisbane practice, you’ll work closely with two prominent Partners advising major corporate, government and institutional clients. The work encompasses corporations law and regulatory issues, high-stakes litigation (including Corporations Act proceedings), fraud and corruption investigations, competition disputes and large-scale arbitrations, particularly across the energy, resources, technology and public sectors.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work directly alongside two highly regarded commercial litigation Partners.


• Gain exposure to complex Corporations Act, regulatory and competition matters.


• Be involved in high-profile disputes, investigations and arbitrations.


• Top-tier remuneration plus a performance bonus of up to 15%.


• Additional weeks of annual leave each year.


• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, including superannuation, with no minimum service requirement or clawback provisions.


• Genuine flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.


• Access to an Ivy League Program, with pathways to postgraduate study at Harvard or Oxford.


• Scholarships and professional development opportunities for high performers.


• A strong commitment to pro bono work and community engagement.

The Culture

This firm attracts intellectually curious lawyers who thrive on complex work, collaboration and continuous learning. The team combines exceptional technical expertise with an approachable, down-to-earth culture, placing real emphasis on mentoring, professional development and long-term career progression.

You Will Ideally Have:

• Senior Associate experience, with 2-4 years since promotion.


• A background in a top-tier, international or highly regarded commercial litigation practice.


• Strong academic results, ideally a GPA of 5.5 or above.


• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• A genuine interest in complex disputes, investigations and arbitration.

Lawyers returning to Australia or relocating from other Commonwealth jurisdictions are also encouraged to apply.

Law Staff

260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1***
All applications are strictly confidential.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.