Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Partner & Special Counsel, Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 150000 to 250000
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: DI070126
Published: 1 day ago
Join one of Australia’s most highly regarded and fastest-growing national law firms, home to thousands of professionals and known for its excellence, collaboration, and integrity.

We are proud to partner with this outstanding firm to recruit an experienced Health Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Brisbane practice. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with industry-leading partners in a high-performing team that is genuinely supportive and collegiate.

The Opportunity
Based in the firm’s brand new Brisbane CBD office, you’ll work on some of Australia’s most complex, high-value civil litigation and health law matters, including:
  • Regulatory and disciplinary investigations and hearings (AHPRA, OHO, Coroner)
  • Medical indemnity disputes
  • Professional college and training investigations
  • Private hospital credentialing and accreditation disputes
  • Statutory investigations, clinical reviews, and Commissions of Inquiry
  • QCAT and other regulatory proceedings
Notably, this team sits outside the firm’s insurance practice, which is a unique and attractive feature for lawyers looking to specialise in health law.

You’ll provide end-to-end advice to leading medical defence organisations, doctors and allied health professionals, commercial health insurers, and major private hospitals and health providers.

About You
We’re seeking a lawyer who brings:
  • 5+ years’ PAE (Senior Associate level ideal; Special Counsel considered)
  • Experience across health, medical indemnity, professional indemnity, insurance, and/or regulatory matters
  • A genuine interest in building a long-term career in health law
  • Strong technical skills paired with a collaborative and proactive approach
Why This Role Stands Out
This firm offers a clear, merit-based progression pathway without top-heavy structures, meaning your contributions are recognised, and your career development is genuinely supported.

You’ll also enjoy:
  • Work–Life Balance: Hybrid working model (3 days in office / 2 from home), with flexibility at a team level
  • Bonus Structure: Transparent, performance-based bonuses
  • Parental Leave: 26 weeks’ paid leave after just 6 months’ service
  • Culture: Inclusive, down-to-earth, and social including = wellness initiatives, sports clubs, and regular firm-wide events  
Why Work With Law Staff:
 At Law Staff, we’re here to help you make informed career decisions. We’ll provide a detailed brief on this role and others that may align with your goals. Our discussions are always confidential, transparent, and relaxed  - whether that’s over the phone, video call, or coffee.

To learn more:
  • Click APPLY and upload your profile
  • Or email  Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au, quoting reference DI070126
Even if this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, we’d still love to connect. We regularly work on unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.