Description

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a respected Gold Coast law firm to recruit a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor (5+ years post-admission experience).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator to take on a leading role within a well-regarded litigation and dispute resolution team in a mid-sized firm known for its client-centred approach and long-standing presence in the Gold Coast community.

The Role:

As a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor, you will:

• Take carriage of a broad range of commercial dispute matters, including contractual, corporate, insolvency, and building and construction disputes
• Draft and settle complex court documents, affidavits, submissions, and settlement proposals
• Develop case strategy, providing high-level legal analysis, risk assessment, and commercially focused advice
• Lead mediations, negotiations, contested hearings, and maintain direct client relationships
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing
• Work closely with Partners on complex and high-value matters.

You will be responsible for managing matters from instruction through to resolution, with a high degree of autonomy and strategic input across both litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes.

About the Firm:

• A long-established Gold Coast legal practice with more than 50 years' service to the local community and a strong reputation for personalised, client-focused legal solutions
• A broad practice offering, with litigation and dispute resolution as a core area alongside commercial, property, body corporate, employment, family law, and other commercial services
• A collaborative and professional team environment that values initiative, commercial thinking, and high-quality client service
• A well-developed litigation practice with expertise across commercial and corporate disputes, insolvency, property and leasing disputes, debt recovery, defamation, and broader civil litigation.

About You:

• Minimum 5+ years post-admission experience in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
• Proven ability to independently manage a litigation file load and run matters end-to-end
• Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Sound commercial judgement and ability to provide strategic, client-focused advice
• Confidence in client relationship management and business development
• A collaborative approach with demonstrated mentoring or leadership capability

In Return, You Can Expect:

• Autonomy over your own matters with exposure to complex and high-value disputes
• Direct client contact and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships
• A clear pathway for career progression within a respected regional firm
• A supportive, team-oriented culture with experienced leadership
• The opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of the practice

To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Bethany Conquest, Legal Recruitment Consultant at HarperLloyd Recruitment, on 0483 929 412 or via email at bethany@harperlloyd.com.au.

HarperLloyd Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment firm supporting private practice, in-house and government appointments across Australia. If this opportunity isn't quite right, please reach out to discuss other roles aligned with your experience and career goals.