Senior Associate / Special Counsel

Gosai Law; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Gold Coast, Australia is seeking a Senior Associate / Special Counsel to expand its dispute resolution practice. The candidate must have 6-10 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, particularly in cryptocurrency and financial services. This full-time position offers a partner track and the chance to influence the firm's strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Australia.
• 6-10 years of post-admission experience in commercial litigation.
• Proven track record managing complex disputes.
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to attract and retain high-value clients.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex litigation matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice on disputes involving digital assets.
• Represent clients in insolvency-related proceedings.
• Advise clients on regulatory investigations.
• Drive business development in litigation.
• Mentor junior lawyers.
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy and governance.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Cryptocurrency disputes

Insolvency litigation

Regulatory enforcement

Client relationship management

Advocacy

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

At Gosai Law, we’re a rapidly growing, globally integrated law firm advising some of the most innovative companies in the fintech, crypto, and Web3 ecosystems. With a presence across Australia, U.S., UK and the Middle East, we tackle high-stakes, cross-border legal challenges at the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate / Special Counsel to help grow our dispute resolution practice. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in complex commercial litigation, with a strong interest or experience in emerging areas such as cryptocurrency disputes, insolvency litigation, and financial services regulatory enforcement. This role offers the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the litigation team, manage high-stakes matters, and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s leadership and growth. This position is for someone with the intention to move to Partner level. This role will be based out of our head office in Gold Coast, Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex litigation matters across commercial, regulatory, and financial sectors.
• Provide strategic legal advice on disputes involving digital assets, blockchain technologies, and cryptocurrency platforms.
• Represent clients in insolvency-related proceedings, including liquidations, administrations, and bankruptcy litigation.
• Advise financial institutions and corporate clients on regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance disputes.
• Drive business development and build a robust client portfolio in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team culture.
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy, governance, and operational leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Admitted to practice law in Australia and in good standing with the relevant legal authority.
• Minimum 6–10 years post-admission experience in commercial litigation, with exposure to cryptocurrency, insolvency, or financial services litigation considered advantageous.
• Proven track record of managing complex disputes and achieving successful outcomes.
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to attract and retain high-value clients.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice