Litigation Senior Associate

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: lawyer (incl associate & senior associate)
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CL150824
Published: about 1 month ago
Join a large commercial litigation team in Brisbane, specialising in high-end disputes while enjoying a positive culture free from office politics.

Our client, after landing a series of significant disputes, is actively seeking a skilled back-end specialist to bolster their team. Become part of a distinguished law firm renowned for its exceptional culture and impressive standing in the realm of commercial litigation law.

LETS START WITH THE PERKS - 

Within this friendly and resourceful office setting, you will experience a sense of comfort and camaraderie, where your contributions are truly acknowledged
  • No open plan here! Unlike many firms, this large organisation offers spacious, beautiful offices for their lawyers.
  • Generous 26 Weeks Parental Leave Policy plus super, without any  qualification period. Your'e eligible straight away!
  • Paid Study assistance and leave
  • Flexible work options including laptop provided to all staff.
  • Health benefits - Including additional leave, vaccinations, healthy days, in-house barista, fruit, gym membership, dental & optical perks and team sports.
  • This is a very social firm - with regular drinks, trivia, regular functions and raffles. 
NOW TO THE ROLE - 

This is a leading firm with a solid reputation for being the best at what they do. The firm's disputes team engages with some of Australia's most substantial litigation cases, involving both public and private entities. 

The chosen candidate will navigate a robust portfolio of high-profile disputes, providing counsel on the complete spectrum of commercial litigation, encompassing:
  • Corporate Contract disputes
  • Disputes under the Corporations Act
  • IP Litigation
  • Partnership and Shareholder disputes
  • Defamation proceedings
  • Competition and Consumer Law 
  • Joint venture claims
  • Prosecutions
  • Trust disputes
& THE LAWYER THEY NEED - 

We are seeking Senior Associates with at least 5  Years PAE in the field of Commercial Litigation. The ideal candidate will have a background in specialist, top, or mid-tier legal settings, demonstrating experience and a drive to excel within a collaborative team environment. While strong academic achievements are advantageous, they are not necessarily essential, especially if you bring valuable experience from a larger firm. 

APPLY NOW

While this does sound appealing, we understand that timing is crucial in making career moves so if this particular role has piqued your interest but you feel it might not be the perfect moment for a change, we encourage you to still reach out. We can then keep you informed about upcoming opportunities that align with your career aspirations. 

Alternatively, please quote Ref No:CL150824 and forward your Professional Profile to: 
  • Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au
If this opportunity is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of opportunities across private practice and in-house. 

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Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.