Brisbane Associate: Complex Commercial Litigation & ADR

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded dispute resolution practice to appoint an Associate to join their Brisbane team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value commercial disputes alongside a leading disputes practitioner, with exposure to a broad range of litigation and advisory matters.

If you are looking to develop your career in a high-performing, collaborative team working on sophisticated disputes, this role offers strong mentorship, varied work, and genuine career progression.

Your Day Will Involve

• Acting on complex commercial litigation and high-value disputes
• Advising on corporate, commercial, and contractual disputes
• Working on construction, property, and insolvency-related disputes
• Assisting with defamation and reputational matters, including urgent applications
• Supporting regulatory investigations and commissions of inquiry
• Engaging in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation
• Drafting pleadings, submissions, and legal advice while progressing matters efficiently

Who You’ll Be Working With

You will work closely with a highly regarded dispute resolution partner who is recognised for expertise across commercial litigation, advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution, with experience advising boards, CEOs, and senior stakeholders on high-stakes disputes and risk.

The team is known for handling business-critical matters across corporate, construction, property, insolvency, and intellectual property disputes, with a strong focus on strategy and outcomes.

Who Will Fit This Opportunity

You’ll thrive here if you have:

• 2–5 years PAE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong experience across commercial or civil disputes
• Excellent drafting, research, and advocacy skills
• A commercial mindset and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• A genuine interest in complex and high-value disputes

Why You’ll Love It Here

• High-quality disputes work across multiple practice areas
• Exposure to a highly regarded disputes partner
• Career growth with opportunities to move across practice groups
• Flexible environment, with support for work-life balance
• Collaborative culture with a strong focus on professional development
• Work in a single, central CBD office with a large, established team

The Details

Role Type: Associate

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected disputes team, gain exposure to complex matters, and develop your career under the guidance of a highly regarded partner.

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