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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CL180626
Published: 27 days ago
Looking to work on the next generation of commercial disputes?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded national firm where the Brisbane disputes practice is led by a recognised litigation Partner known for handling complex, high-value commercial matters. The team is also at the forefront of emerging areas of litigation, including cryptocurrency disputes, digital asset recovery, blockchain-related claims and asset tracing.

For lawyers interested in the evolving intersection of law, technology and commerce, this role offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a rapidly growing area while maintaining exposure to a broad range of traditional commercial litigation matters.

The Role
Working closely with experienced Partners and senior practitioners, you will act for a diverse client base including companies, directors, shareholders, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals across a wide range of complex disputes, including:
  • Shareholder and corporate disputes
  • Technology and digital asset litigation
  • Cryptocurrency and asset recovery matters
  • Property and leasing disputes
  • Defamation
  • Contractual and commercial disputes
  • Banking, finance and insolvency litigation
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Planning and environment matters
This is a hands-on role offering significant responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to work on matters that are both commercially significant and intellectually engaging.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
  • Between 3 and 7 years PAE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
  • Operating at Associate or Senior Associate level
  • Exposure to complex commercial disputes within a private practice environment
  • Strong technical drafting and analytical skills
What's On Offer
  • Competitive salary package with a transparent bonus structure
  • Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave
  • Purchased leave opportunities
  • Ongoing study assistance and professional development programs
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • Strong team culture with regular social, wellbeing and community initiatives
  • Exposure to cutting-edge disputes rarely available in the Brisbane market
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in commercial litigation or gain exposure to emerging areas shaping the future of disputes practice, this role offers a unique platform to accelerate your career within a progressive and innovative national firm.

Next steps
This is a genuinely rare opportunity and interest is expected to be strong.

To apply in confidence, please click APPLY NOW or contact Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au, quoting reference CL180626, for a confidential discussion.

Need to speak outside standard business hours? No problem. We are happy to arrange a discussion before work, during your lunch break, after hours or on the weekend.

Not quite the right role? We would still love to hear from you. We regularly work on exclusive and unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house legal teams throughout Queensland.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.