Description

As a leading commercial law firm in Australia, this practice is home to over 800 professionals delivering high-quality legal services across the country.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Associate (or strong Associate ready to step up) to join a high-performing disputes team, working across a diverse mix of complex commercial, insolvency and financial services matters.

The Role
You will work under 2x highly awarded Partners and involved in a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution work, including:

• Commercial litigation, including contractual, sale of business and general business disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Acting for insolvency practitioners (including receivers, liquidators, administrators and trustees) as well as secured and unsecured creditors in recovery, investigations and enforcement matters
• Claims involving breaches of directors’ duties (statutory and fiduciary)
• Advising lenders (including major banks, non-bank and private lenders) on financial services disputes, enforcement and insolvency matters
• Representing directors and officers in regulatory investigations and proceedings, including matters involving ASIC and other regulators
• Property-related disputes, including joint venture and development disputes
• Competition and consumer law disputes
• Complex fraud, asset tracing and recovery matters
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and negotiations

You will have the opportunity to take on a high level of responsibility, including managing your own matters, working closely with clients and contributing to strategic decision-making across files. The team offers exposure to high-quality, often large-scale disputes, with a strong focus on delivering practical and commercially sound outcomes.

About You

This role would suit a driven Senior Associate, or an Associate with 4+ years’ PAE who is ready to take that next step, and enjoys working on technically interesting matters while building strong client relationships within a collaborative and well-regarded disputes team.

You will bring experience in commercial litigation across a range of areas, along with a genuine interest in the mix of work outlined above.

Ideally, you will be coming from a specialist CBD, mid-tier or top-tier firm environment.

Why Join This Firm?

• Competitive, market-leading remuneration plus strong bonus scheme
• Strong team culture with regular social events
• Family-focused benefits, including 18 weeks’ paid parental leave and flexible working options
• Ongoing professional development and career progression support
• Wellbeing initiatives, including mental health and fitness programs
• Meaningful community involvement through pro bono and social impact initiatives

THE PROCESS:
We offer flexible interview options, in-person or virtual via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, or phone. Choose between a one-on-one discussion or a panel interview, ensuring you can present your skills and career goals comfortably.

Transparency is key, so by the end of our meeting, you’ll receive a detailed PD to review at your leisure.

To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively quote Ref: CL140426 and email your Resume to:

• Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au

Not the right fit? Let’s still talk! We often have unadvertised roles across private practice and in-house sectors, so connecting now could open doors to future opportunities.

LawStaff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229

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