Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Brisbane Metropolitan
Closing date: 27/02/2026
Senior Associate - Professional Indemnity, Commercial Litigation
Cooper Grace Ward is well-known for the work it does for professional advisers, particularly advisors in the accounting, financial, legal, property and construction fields.
Off the back of considerable growth, an opportunity has come up at Cooper Grace Ward for a Senior Associate with outstanding experience and credentials in the professional indemnity and commercial litigation space.
The Role
In the age of narrow specialisation, this role represents a rare opportunity for an exceptional candidate to secure a truly diverse role that allows further development of a particular interest area but also the chance to work across a diverse and interesting broader litigation practice.
The role involves running and assisting with litigation with a professional liability element, including complex claims, but may also involve advice on policy coverage, regulatory requirements, and risk work. The role would sit within Cooper Grace Ward's market leading litigation and dispute resolution practice, headed by Rocco Russo. The successful candidate must be well equipped to run professional indemnity matters but also general commercial litigation across a wide range of subject areas.
The role presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to further develop a speciality in the professional indemnity area while also working in a market leading general commercial litigation practice in a highly respected commercial law firm.
About You
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
* Outstanding experience and credentials in the relevant practice areas gained at a leading law firm(s)
* Very strong technical credentials and ability
* Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write complex and technical advice
* Ability to manage a varied case load
* Ability to quickly assimilate new information and problem-solve complex legal issues
* Sound judgement and commercial acumen
* A proactive, innovative and energetic approach
* The ability to work well as part of a close-knit team.
Applicants with outstanding credentials and experience looking to re-join the workforce after a period of parental leave may also wish to apply to be considered for this role.
Benefits
* '5-star' Employer of Choice 2025 by HRD Australia and Australasian Lawyer and 2025 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for 'Best Australian Law Firm, Best Professional Services Firm, Most Innovative Law & Related Services Firm, and Most Trusted Law & Related Services Firm. ($30m - $100m revenue)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
* Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga and mindfulness)
* Flexible work arrangements
* Competitive salary and parental leave policy
* Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking, and social events and much more
About our team
Our litigation and dispute resolution team is well-known in the market as one of Brisbane's premier litigation practices. Our lawyers work Australia wide and are amongst the best in their field. Market leading partner Rocco Russo leads an agile tight-knit team recognised for its work ethic and ability to produce legal work that is technically excellent, clear, practical and, most importantly, 'solutions orientated'.
About Cooper Grace Ward
Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal services to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.
Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment.
If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of and you value mutual respect, excellence and curiosity, we encourage you to apply.