Solicitor – Brisbane

The Disputes & Insolvency practice group has a wonderful opportunity for a motivated Solicitor with 1-5 years + PAE to join our Brisbane office on a permanent full-time basis. You will be part of a dynamic team and will be responsible for providing complex advice to private and public sector clients on a diverse range of commercial, taxation and insolvency disputes. This role is ideal for a practitioner looking to take the next step towards developing their own client base in conjunction with the broader team’s existing clientele. You will have support from the Principals and colleagues to develop your business development skills and build your practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of dispute resolution and insolvency matters from start to finish, including conducting research, drafting pleadings and submissions, attending court, and negotiating settlements.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients on disputes and insolvency matters, including bankruptcy, liquidation, receivership, and insolvency litigation.
• Work collaboratively with clients, partners, and other team members to develop and implement effective strategies to resolve disputes and insolvency matters.
• Assist in the development and training of junior team members.

Role Requirements

• 1-5+ years post admission experience.
• Previous experience working in disputes and insolvency.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail and technical excellence.
• High-level problem-solving skills and an ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, together with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities.
• Ability and willingness to develop your own network and actively participate in marketing and business development activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and an opportunity to work in a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment.
• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & carers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses.
• Access to firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
• Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm. We value our people and trust them with our brand. Our progressive and inclusive policies have earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position.