▷ [10/10/2025] Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Litigation - Future Partner
4 weeks ago
The Firm:
This Brisbane-based firm has built an outstanding reputation across commercial litigation, corporate and property law. Founded by ex-national firm Partners, it punches well above its weight - acting for a mix of sophisticated corporate clients, private companies and high-net-worth individuals.
The team has experienced steady, organic growth thanks to strong client relationships and referral work. The culture is collaborative, agile and refreshingly free of politics - the focus is on great work and genuine client outcomes.
The Role:
This is a key succession opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel ready to step into leadership and partnership.
You’ll lead and mentor a small litigation team and manage a portfolio of significant matters including:
- Complex shareholder, joint venture and partnership disputes
- Misleading and deceptive conduct and contractual claims
- Director’s duties and corporate governance litigation
- Professional indemnity and commercial disputes for sophisticated clients
You’ll work closely with the firm’s senior Partners, with the clear goal of taking over an existing practice and client base in the near term.
About You:
You’ll ideally have:
- 6+ years’ PAE in commercial litigation (senior associate or special counsel level)
- Strong technical and strategic litigation skills
- The confidence to lead a team and manage major disputes autonomously
- Strong client relationship skills and an interest in building a practice
- Ambition for partnership within a genuinely supportive environment
Benefits:
- Genuine succession and partnership opportunity
- High-quality litigation for sophisticated clients
- Autonomy with the backing of experienced Partners
- Collegiate, no-politics culture
- Excellent salary + bonus + flexible work options
How to Apply:
Click Apply or contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0422 805 803 or email peter@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3966685.
Please submit your resume in Word format only.
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