Disputes & Litigation Lawyers – Special Counsel to Associate in Brisbane

Commercial litigation remains one of the most active and competitive areas of the Brisbane legal market, with sustained demand across mid-tier, national and global firms. We are currently working across a number of opportunities that offer exposure to high-value disputes and strong partner access. If you are a disputes and litigation lawyer considering your progression, this is an opportunity to explore multiple options in the market through a single process.

Acting on high-value commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and strategically sensitive litigation across corporates, financial services and government.

• Entrenched Counsel position with responsibility for matter strategy, resource allocation and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Operate with genuine autonomy while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a high-performing team environment.
• Recognised through multiple employer-of-choice and industry awards, with a flexible working model supported by strong technology investment and competitive remuneration.

8+ years’ PQE in commercial litigation, suited to a Senior Associate stepping into Special Counsel or an established SC seeking a long-term platform.

Senior Associate, High-End Dispute Resolution – Global Firm, Tier One Ranked Team:

• Internationally integrated team with exposure to cross-border matters across Asia, the UK, US and Middle East, with collaboration across global offices.
• Varied, high-end caseload spanning commercial disputes, class actions, regulatory and internal investigations, and white-collar matters.
• Direct engagement with nationally recognised partners across litigation, arbitration and investigations, with end-to-end matter responsibility, mentorship of junior lawyers, and exposure to strategic decision-making.
• Collegiate, high-performing team environment with structured support.

5–8 years PQE in commercial litigation, arbitration or investigations, with experience managing complex matters and stakeholder engagement.

Senior Lawyer - Disputes (mixed practice):

• Broad disputes role spanning commercial litigation, insolvency and construction matters, across litigation strategy, statutory demands, bankruptcy proceedings, recovery actions, contract disputes and construction-related claims.
• Exposure to a diverse client base including corporates, developers, contractors and insolvency practitioners.
• Hands-on position with ownership of files and direct involvement in strategy and client management.
• Collaborative team environment with close partner access and opportunities to mentor and develop junior lawyers.

4–8 years’ PQE with strong commercial disputes experience; insolvency and/or construction exposure advantageous, strong drafting skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

If you would like to explore the finer details of these options, or have a broader market discussion, please feel free to get in contact directly. Your details and consultation will be held in the strictest of confidence.