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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CL300426
Published: 12 days ago
Join a highly regarded international law firm with more than 2,500 professionals globally, a young and collaborative partnership in Brisbane, and a clear trajectory for growth. Known for its strategic approach, technical excellence, and genuinely supportive culture, the firm is looking to strengthen its dispute resolution team with the addition of a mid to senior lawyer.

The Role
Working closely with two highly awarded Partners and strong mentors, you’ll gain exposure to a sophisticated mix of global disputes and international arbitration, including:
  • Complex commercial litigation across superior courts, including large-scale and high-value disputes
  • International arbitration (both institutional and ad hoc), often involving cross-border matters
  • Exposure to clients across sectors such as energy, aviation, financial services, and infrastructure
  • Cross-jurisdictional disputes spanning Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
  • Close collaboration with in-house teams and key stakeholders on legal strategy
  • Opportunities to work across Brisbane and international offices, including on joint venture and private equity matters
  • Joint venture and shareholder disputes, particularly across major projects
  • Energy and resources matters, including mining, oil & gas, and infrastructure
  • Class actions and group proceedings
  • Contractual disputes, including long-term supply and agreements
  • Regulatory and risk advisory work connected to high-profile or sensitive matters
  • Disputes involving operational, reputational, and commercial risk for major corporates
  • Strategic advisory work, including crisis management and dispute planning

What’s on Offer
  • Well above market salary and benefits package, reflecting the firm’s standing as a top-tier global law firm, with annual reviews.
  • Access to a broad range of firm-wide training and development programs to support your professional growth.
  • Opportunity to join a leading international firm, providing exposure that can elevate your career and open doors to future opportunities.
  • Global collaboration, working closely with colleagues across offices worldwide and gaining experience with diverse legal systems and high-profile, cross-border matters.
  • Annual two-day national conferences featuring engaging offsite activities and networking opportunities.
  • Potential for secondments to international offices, offering valuable hands-on experience and global exposure.
Key Experience
  • At least 2 years PAE experience in disputes and litigation at a CBD mid or top-tier firm
  • Open to lawyers with up to 7 years experience / Senior Associates level
  • Ideally Australian-qualified (with international candidates from common law jurisdictions considered, including potential sponsorship)
Next Steps

We offer a relaxed yet confidential discussion in a lounge meeting room setting over coffee/tea, or a Teams meeting, allowing you to comfortably provide us with an understanding of your considerations in that next move. 

To request a confidential, no obligation meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively quote Ref: CL300426 and email your Resume to:
  • Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.a 
If the role interests you but timing isn’t right, we’d still love to connect and keep you updated on opportunities both in-house and in private practice that align with your future plans.

LawStaff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229 
 
All applications are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.