Litigation Solicitor

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6‑hour billable target

Work-from-home day

Performance bonus

Career progression

Annual reviews

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor/Senior Associate to join a highly regarded specialist practice. You will manage a varied commercial litigation portfolio across business disputes, insolvency, construction, property and regulatory matters.

You will take ownership of matters, oversee client retainers and provide strategic, commercially focused advice while supervising junior lawyers and contributing to the firm’s growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial litigation at Senior Associate level or equivalent.
• Strong technical expertise across commercial disputes including insolvency, construction or property.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters and client retainers.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and settle complex documents, pleadings and court materials; represent clients in court.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations and other ADR processes.
• Manage insolvency matters, including receiverships, administrations and liquidations, supporting insolvency practitioners.

Skills

Senior Associate level

Commercial litigation

Insolvency/Construction/Property

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your commercial litigation career within an established specialist practice, working alongside highly regarded and accredited specialists in their fields. You'll be surrounded by experienced litigators, exposed to complex and varied matters, and given the opportunity to grow your practice and progress based on your capability and performance.

If you're looking for a firm where your expertise is recognised and your career development is genuinely supported as an experienced Litigation Solicitor, this is worth exploring.

About The Role:

• Join a highly regarded specialist Litigation firm based on the Gold Coast as an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Senior Associate
• Manage a varied commercial litigation practice across business disputes, insolvency, construction, property and regulatory matters.
• Take ownership of your matters, manage client retainers and provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice.
• Work with a substantial specialist litigation team handling complex and interesting matters.
• Play a senior role in supervising and developing junior lawyers.
• Progress based on your capability and performance, with genuine opportunities to take on greater responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and settle complex legal documents, pleadings and court materials, and represent clients in court as required.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Manage insolvency matters, including receiverships, voluntary administrations and liquidations, while supporting insolvency practitioners.
• Advise clients on ASIC and ATO investigations, penalty notices and related regulatory issues.
• Provide advice on regulatory compliance and disputes within the construction sector.

Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in commercial litigation, ideally at Senior Associate level or operating at that level.
• Strong technical expertise across commercial disputes, with exposure to areas such as insolvency, construction or property litigation highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters, client relationships and retainers.
• Confidence in settling complex legal work and supervising junior practitioners.
• A genuine, down-to-earth approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Benefits:

• A six-hour daily billable target, providing a considered approach to workload and performance expectations.
• Genuine career progression based on your capability, contribution and performance rather than simply time served.
• Performance-based bonus structure with clear billing targets.
• One work-from-home day per week and regular annual performance reviews.
• The opportunity to help shape a growing specialist practice alongside experienced litigation practitioners.

About the Company:

This is an established specialist litigation practice with a substantial team of litigators across two offices. Known for its focused approach to complex disputes, the organisation works across a broad range of commercial, insolvency, construction, property and regulatory matters. It offers the depth and capability of a much larger practice while maintaining a genuine, approachable team culture. For lawyers who value technical excellence, professional development and being recognised for their contribution, it offers an excellent environment to build the next stage of their career.