Senior Associate

Peppercorn Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier remuneration

Regular bonuses

Direct access to partners

Clear progression pathway

Sustainable work culture

Job summary

A well-regarded national firm in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Associate for its commercial litigation team. Peppercorn Recruitment is assisting with the search, offering a platform to progress within the practice and access to experienced partners.

You'll advise on contractual claims, shareholder and corporate disputes, regulatory matters and competition issues, working closely with partners to develop client relationships and pursue the right course of action.

Qualifications

• Four years' PAE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial litigation matters from initial advice through to resolution.
• Working directly with clients on strategy, risk and their options.
• Preparing court documents and evidence, briefing counsel and attending court and mediations.
• Collaborating with lawyers across the firm on disputes arising from transactions and ongoing commercial relationships.
• Supporting junior lawyers and taking on increasing responsibility within the team.

Job description

Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation

Brisbane | National firm | Broad commercial disputes practice

We're working with a well-regarded national firm to recruit a Senior Associate for its Brisbane commercial litigation team. The partners are also open to an experienced Associate looking to take the next step.

With a strong corporate and commercial practice and an established client base, the firm offers a broad mix of disputes work. Its Brisbane head office provides access to experienced partners, direct client relationships and opportunities to progress within the practice.

About the role

You'll advise on a range of commercial disputes, including contractual claims, shareholder and corporate disputes, regulatory matters and competition issues.

The litigation team works closely with the firm's corporate and commercial lawyers, with a steady flow of referrals creating opportunities to advise on complex matters and develop ongoing client relationships.

The partners place considerable importance on understanding what clients want to achieve and providing advice that makes commercial sense. That includes resolving disputes early where appropriate, while pursuing litigation when it is the right course.

Your role will include:

• Managing commercial litigation matters from initial advice through to resolution
• Working directly with clients on strategy, risk and their options
• Preparing court documents and evidence, briefing counsel and attending court and mediations
• Collaborating with lawyers across the firm on disputes arising from transactions and ongoing commercial relationships
• Supporting junior lawyers and taking on increasing responsibility within the team

About you

You'll have at least four years' PAE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution, with experience managing files and working directly with clients.

You'll bring sound technical skills, practical judgement and the confidence to take ownership of matters, while knowing when to draw on the experience of others. This could suit an existing Senior Associate seeking a broader opportunity or an Associate ready for greater responsibility.

What's on offer

The firm offers high-quality work within a friendly, collaborative Brisbane office, supported by national resources and an established corporate and commercial practice.

You can expect:

• Top-tier equivalent remuneration, plus regular bonuses
• Direct access to approachable, experienced partners
• A varied practice and opportunities to build your own client relationships
• A clear progression pathway, with support to develop your leadership skills
• A team that values effective outcomes and a sustainable approach to work

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0431 267 250.