Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CL220126
Published: about 20 hours ago
This is a practice intentionally designed around trust, flexibility, and lawyer wellbeing. Benefits include:
  • Genuine flexibility with no cap on remote working days
  • Flat, merit-based structure with transparent progression
  • One-on-one mentoring with a top-tier trained Partner
  • Get your hands on matters and  large matters with court work early in your career. 
  • Strong wellbeing focus, including regular social events, sporting activities, and a close-knit team culture
  • High-quality client base including ASX-listed companies, private enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, and a national presence in the mining sector
You will join a specialist commercial litigation team acting in sophisticated disputes, primarily in the Supreme and Federal Courts. Matters include:
  • Breach of contract
  • Misleading or deceptive conduct
  • Corporate and regulatory disputes
  • Data breach matters
  • Urgent interlocutory applications
  • Corporate fraud
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Freezing orders
Working closely with a highly respected Principal, you will manage matters end-to-end, including drafting advices and pleadings, preparing court documents, interviewing witnesses, managing discovery, briefing Counsel, and assisting with trial preparation at all stages.

A key highlight of this role is the level of ownership and exposure you will gain, combining hands-on responsibility with involvement in complex, high-value litigation.

You will work directly under a highly regarded female Partner with top-tier and international experience. She is known for her collaborative leadership style, strong mentorship, and genuine investment in developing confident, capable litigators.

You will bring:
  • 1+ years’ PAE in commercial litigation or disputes
  • Strong technical skills and a proactive approach
  • A genuine interest in litigation and client service
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a close team
  • Enthusiasm to take ownership, supported by a highly engaged mentor
The firm offers outstanding professional development, encouraging lawyers to shape their own career paths and progress at a pace that suits them. Advancement is merit-based, transparent, and fully supported.

Next Steps
We have a total and uncompromising commitment to confidentiality, while also taking considerable pride in briefing you properly with a comprehensive Information Document on the role. We afford you as much time as you need to do your own research before deciding whether to move forward to interview with the firm.  

To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively quote Ref: CL220126 and email your Resume in Word format to:
  • Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au
If this role is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of positions across private practice and in-house.  
  
LawStaff | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
 
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.