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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CL090226
Published: about 8 hours ago
Join a mid-sized firm where client impact matters more than billable hours. Forget the daily pressure of timesheets – here, one of Brisbane’s most generous bonus schemes rewards results, service excellence, and genuine client outcomes.

About the Practice
Led by two partners with elite top-tier experience, the disputes team has become a destination for talent leaving national and international firms. 

You’ll work alongside a team of 10 disputes lawyers, supported by a dedicated administrative team, handling a diverse mix of commercial litigation matters across corporate, commercial, IP, construction, property, and competition/consumer law. 

The Role
The firm is seeking an Associate or Junior Senior Associate to manage its growing commercial litigation workload, including:
  • Broad commercial litigation (approx. 80%) and insolvency matters (10–20%)
  • Cases ranging from mid-sized disputes to large-scale, high-value litigation
  • Collaboration with partners with top-tier and international experience
  • A steady workflow without the need for business development, thanks to strong referrals
Clients include ASX-listed corporations, private equity firms, SMEs, founders, government entities, and not-for-profits, spanning industries such as technology, manufacturing, agriculture, digital innovation, property, and mining.

Why Apply?
  • Top-market compensation – Competitive base plus monthly performance bonuses (up to 50%)
  • No billable hour targets – Focus on client outcomes, not budgets
  • Flexible working – Minimum 1 day WFH per week
  • Structured professional growth – Fortnightly CLE, monthly feedback, merit-based advancement
  • High-caliber work at a sustainable pace
  • Engaging workplace culture – Relaxed environment, team socials, and genuine recognition
  • Modern CBD offices – High-floor location with stunning waterfront views
Candidates
  • 3+ years PAE in commercial litigation (up to Senior Associate / 8 years PAE)
  • Strong technical skills in dispute resolution and litigation
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and client-focused
  • Commercial acumen with a practical approach to problem-solving
OUR EXPERIENCE
For over three decades, LawStaff has been the trusted advisor for lawyers considering their next move. We provide confidential, pressure-free guidance and ensure your details remain strictly private until you approve.

We believe in informed choices. Our process begins with an open dialogue – a two-way exchange of information to help you evaluate opportunities without pressure. Your details remain strictly confidential until you expressly authorise us to proceed. Nothing leaves the vault without your consent.

To explore further
  • Apply online direct through this advert or
  • Quote Ref: CL090226 and email Bianca Davies: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
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