Litigation Manager Role I Top-Tier Firm, Brisbane

EATON; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks a litigation lawyer who blends legal expertise with technology and process innovation. You will manage large-scale disputes, investigations, and regulatory matters across Australia, leveraging cutting-edge eDiscovery and AI platforms.

You will lead teams, mentor junior lawyers, and collaborate with partners, clients and internal stakeholders to deliver efficient, technology-enabled outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation, disputes, investigations or regulatory matters at a top-tier, international or national mid-tier firm.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing large-scale document reviews or technology-enabled legal projects.
• Experience mentoring and leading junior lawyers.
• A genuine interest in legal technology, AI and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex document review, investigation and regulatory projects from inception to completion.
• Lead and mentor lawyers and legal professionals across multiple matters.
• Utilise advanced legal technology, eDiscovery and AI tools to improve delivery and efficiency.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, workflows and resource plans.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Legal tech interest

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

AI tools

Job description

Work in the future of legal services at the intersection of law, technology and AI

Join a top-tier international law firm and play a key role in delivering innovative, technology-enabled legal solutions on some of Australia's most complex disputes, investigations and regulatory matters. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded litigation lawyer who is passionate about legal technology, AI and leading high-performing teams.

About the Firm

Our client is a leading top-tier firm. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, the firm continues to invest heavily in legal technology, AI and digital delivery solutions that are transforming the legal industry.

About the Position

Reporting into a highly regarded leadership team, you will manage large-scale disputes, investigations and regulatory review projects. You will work closely with partners, clients and legal teams while leveraging cutting-edge eDiscovery, review and AI platforms to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This role can be based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth.

About You

You are a litigation or disputes lawyer who enjoys combining legal expertise with technology and process innovation. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy leading teams and are excited by the opportunities AI and emerging technologies bring to legal practice.

Duties

In the role, you will:

• Manage complex document review, investigation and regulatory projects from inception to completion
• Lead and mentor lawyers and legal professionals across multiple matters
• Utilise advanced legal technology, eDiscovery and AI tools to improve delivery and efficiency
• Develop project scopes, budgets, workflows and resource plans
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

We are seeking someone with:

• 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation, disputes, investigations or regulatory matters gained at a top-tier, international or national mid-tier firm.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing large-scale document reviews or technology-enabled legal projects
• Experience mentoring and leading junior lawyers
• A genuine interest in legal technology, AI and innovation