Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Join our client’s Brisbane team as a Senior Associate in Commercial Litigation.

Three KEY POINTS!

• Step into high-value, strategic litigation cases
• Clear path to leadership in a thriving disputes team
• Work alongside a highly regarded litigation Partner

About our Client:

Our client is a dynamic and respected firm in Brisbane, known for its commercial litigation expertise and strong internal mentorship culture. With a commitment to delivering innovative legal strategies, the firm is sought after for complex and high-stakes disputes involving commercial entities, regulators, and government investigations.

About the position: Senior Associate - Litigation

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned litigator ready to elevate their career. Our client is seeking a Senior Associate with a passion for dispute resolution and strategic case management to join their Commercial Litigation team. You'll work closely with an accomplished Partner with dual expertise in litigation and taxation, driving complex and high-value disputes across a diverse legal landscape.

This role is central to the firm’s litigation function, offering immediate involvement in significant matters including regulatory investigations, contractual disputes, shareholder conflicts, and intellectual property litigation. You'll also help shape the future of the team, with a defined pathway toward leading your own litigation division.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5-10 years PAE in commercial litigation (private practice)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex disputes and high-volume files
• Ability to achieve targets and perform
• Superior drafting and legal analysis skills
• Strategic thinker with leadership aspirations
• Comfortable managing client relationships and mentoring junior lawyers
• Strong alignment with a team-focused, collaborative culture

On offer:

• Competitive salary package up to $200,000 incl. super
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of matters, from regulatory and tax disputes to corporate litigation and IP conflicts
• Long-term career growth with genuine prospects to head up a new litigation stream
• High degree of autonomy while being supported by a leading litigation Partner
• Immediate start available – step into major matters from day one

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to karl@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/

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