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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CL160926
Published: 21 days ago
Seeking a workplace that prioritises flexibility, offers genuine career progression, realistic billable targets and a team culture where you’re more than just another lawyer?

This could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

This is an opportunity to join a large highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, working alongside experienced Partners and senior practitioners on a broad range of complex commercial disputes.

The team acts for a diverse client base, including major corporates, private clients and businesses across Queensland.

You’ll work across matters including:
  • General commercial litigation and shareholder disputes
  • Energy and renewables projects
  • Corporate and property disputes
  • Private client and high-value commercial matters
  • Professional indemnity disputes
  • Negotiations, mediations and alternative dispute resolution
  • Complex litigation through to trial and court proceedings
You’ll have the opportunity to take genuine carriage of your matters, with responsibility tailored to your experience. You’ll work directly with senior practitioners on complex matters while having the support and mentoring to continue developing your technical and client-facing skills.

This role would suit an experienced Associate or Senior Associate with approximately 4+ years’ PAE in commercial litigation. 

At this firm you can expect:
  • Realistic billable targets designed to support sustainable careers
  • Genuine autonomy and carriage of your own matters and client relationships
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • Paid fertility leave + paid birthday leave
  • A clear pathway for career progression, including a dedicated Pathways to Partnership program
  • A structured annual review and promotion cycle
  • Dedicated Learning & Development programs and mentoring
  • An in-house Business Development team to help build your external profile
  • New client and practitioner referral incentives
  • Subsidised wellness and workout classes + on-site café
  • A genuinely collaborative culture with regular team events and celebrations
Most importantly, this is a team where culture is taken seriously. You’ll be joining a group that values collaboration, good people and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients without losing sight of enjoying the work along the way.

If you’re looking for a firm where you can take ownership of your work, develop your practice and have a genuine long-term career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Even if this specific role may not be a perfect fit, we would still appreciate the chance to receive your application. We frequently handle unadvertised positions across various areas, including private practice and in-house, offering a wide range of opportunities.

At Law Staff, we provide a relaxed and confidential environment for you to share your skills and career aspirations over coffee or tea. By applying or contacting us, you’ll receive detailed information about this role and other opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of available positions.
To arrange a confidential meeting or discuss further, click APPLY and upload your profile. Alternatively, quote Ref: CL160926 and email your Resume to Bianca Davies: bianca@lawstaff.com.au

If this role doesn’t fully align with your aspirations, we’re still keen to hear from you. We regularly work on unadvertised roles across private practice and in-house.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.