Lawyer/Associate | Disputes

• Legal
• Lawyer - Litigation
• Brisbane

• Permanent / Full Time

• Recognised in the AFR BOSS Magazine's Best Places to Work 2024/2025

• Join a modern, market-leading law firm that puts its people first
• Collaborative team with opportunities for career development and progression

About you

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate,

• a minimum of 2+ years' PAE in commercial disputes or litigation.
• strong written and verbal communication skills, drafting and problem-solving skills
• experience to efficiently deliver practical and quality outcomes for all parties and demonstrate an aptitude of learning and flexibility in service delivery
• excellent interpersonal skills will assist you to quickly establish strong relationships with clients, colleagues and Firm stakeholders.
• a proactive attitude and desire to learn from experienced litigators

This is a great opportunity to expand your skills in Disputes and Investigations while working within a collaborative and friendly team.

Your role

Our Firm delivers diverse Litigation services to a range of private and government clients, including leading financial institutions, state and federal government.

Depending on your skillset you will be aligned to teams within the practice group who deliver services across:

• banking & finance litigation
• general commercial litigation including class action
• insolvency advice and litigation.

The team delivers proven strategic and commercial outcomes to long standing and new clients through the application of comprehensive legal, forensic, investigative and evidentiary skills.

You will work closely with senior practitioners across a broad range of commercial and contractual disputes, gaining exposure to complex matters while managing your own smaller files. Your career development will be enhanced and supported by senior team members and paralegals you work alongside.

About Gadens

Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.

At Gadens, we:

• develop and inspire our people
• do the right thing and make an impact
• work with quality clients in our chosen markets
• solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
• are a widely recognised and respected brand.

We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit

What we offer

• A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment.
• Truly flexible work practices.
• Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including:
• 30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave
• Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
• An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
• A supported and staggered return
• Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
• Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• And much more

At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent. Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.