Overview
This highly respected Brisbane firm consistently punches above its weight, with a standout litigation practice that draws high-end work through its elite corporate and commercial teams.
With growth continuing, the partners have created this new position for a capable litigator ready to take their next step.
Responsibilities
You'll join a close-knit litigation team led by two highly regarded partners. The role will see you:
* Act on complex, high-stakes disputes across the Supreme and Federal Courts
* Work across general commercial litigation, property disputes, and insolvency matters
* Advise clients including listed corporates, major property and energy companies, and private businesses
* Take ownership of files while collaborating on major matters with the partners
Recent matters
* Acting for a listed mining services company in Supreme Court proceedings involving a shareholder dispute arising out of a failed joint venture.
* Defending a national property developer in proceedings brought by a major tenant for breach of lease and misrepresentation claims.
* Advising the liquidators of a collapsed fintech company on recovery strategies involving insolvent trading claims against former directors and complex cross-border asset tracing.
* Successfully resolving a high-profile dispute between two family-owned agribusinesses, involving contested ownership of rural land and business operations.
* Acting for a prominent private equity fund in urgent Federal Court proceedings to enforce a drag-along clause and complete a contested share sale.
* Advising a national franchisor on a multi-party dispute involving breaches of restraint of trade and misuse of confidential information by a former licensee.
About You
Ideally you'll be a commercial litigator with:
* 3-7+ years' PAE in litigation or disputes (general commercial, insolvency or property-related work ideal)
* Excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to managing matters
* Ambition to progress, whether that's in title or to be seen as a future leader
What's on Offer
* Quality of matters
* A stable, well-run business with a strong pipeline of interesting litigation
* A team that values flexibility, autonomy and rewarding high performers - beyond just salary
* Top-tier equivalent salary package, tailored to experience with generous bonuses paid monthly
Base pay range
A$150,000.00/yr - A$230,000.00/yr
Apply
Click "Apply" to submit your CV (Word format preferred), or contact Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0431267250 for a confidential discussion.
Job details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice
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