Associate / Senior Associate – Litigation | Brisbane
Associate / Senior Associate – Litigation role in Brisbane with complex disputes and a Partnership pathway.
3 Key Points
* Fantastic team culture and professionalism
* Award-winning 18-lawyer team with strong litigation support
* Build your profile and grow into Partnership
About the Firm
Our client is an award-winning mid-sized law firm with 18 experienced lawyers and a dedicated support team. The firm has a strong reputation for sharp, strategic advice across multiple practice areas, and a consistent flow of quality dispute work driven by longstanding client relationships and referrals.
They offer a high-performing, down-to-earth culture where Litigators are trusted with responsibility, supported properly, and encouraged to build a long-term career.
About the Position
Our client is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our client's team in Brisbane, focused squarely on litigation and dispute resolution. This role is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys the cut and thrust of contested work—strategy, drafting, court appearances, and negotiations—rather than a primarily advisory practice.
You'll take carriage of matters (with appropriate supervision), be a key contact for clients, and work closely with senior lawyers on larger disputes. At Senior Associate level, you'll have genuine scope to grow your practice, mentor juniors, and put yourself on a clear path toward Partnership.
Your work will be predominantly disputes-focused, such as:
* Commercial litigation: contractual disputes, shareholder/director disputes, business break-ups
* Property litigation: sale/lease disputes, caveats, encroachments, easements, defects and delay claims
* Insolvency and recovery: statutory demands, insolvent trading issues, enforcement, judgment recovery
* Interlocutory applications: injunctions, urgent relief, security for costs, strike-out/summary judgment
* Dispute resolution: mediations, settlement conferences, without prejudice negotiations
* Court work: drafting pleadings, evidence, submissions, and appearing (as appropriate) across QCAT and Queensland courts
Key Requirements
* Admitted Solicitor in Australia with litigation experience (Associate or Senior Associate level)
* Demonstrated ability to manage disputes strategically, not just "process files"
* Strong drafting skills across pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and correspondence
* Confidence communicating with clients and negotiating outcomes
* Experience with mediations and contested interlocutory steps (highly regarded)
* For Senior Associate: mentoring capability and interest in business development
On Offer
* A litigation-heavy practice with consistent, high-quality disputes
* Real autonomy with support from experienced Senior Lawyers
* A firm that invests in career development and values long-term progression
* Genuine opportunity to grow your client base and build a profile in the market
* Transparent pathway toward Partnership for the right person
* Competitive remuneration based on experience and performance
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 or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.
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