Commercial Litigation Partner

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia McManus Partners | Legal Search & Consult Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year
  • National platform executing a renewed focus on high-growth sectors including renewables, real estate, construction, government, and technology
  • Lead Brisbane's corporate litigation offering, with natural alignment into a top-performing interstate team
  • Balanced remuneration model rewarding both commercial performance and cultural contribution

This will lead the Commercial Litigation function for the Brisbane office. You'll be well positioned to tap into an established network of clients and naturally aligned to the firm's disputes capability across other states. Capture matters arising from strong state panel activity, and internal referrals from high-performing projects, renewables and finance teams.

The role suits a seasoned litigator with a strong Queensland profile, who is ready to operate in a fully integrated partnership structure with a collaborative culture and national client base.

The Platform

  • National firm with more than 70 partners and 500+ people across five offices
  • Longstanding presence on State and Commonwealth government panels
  • Focus on genuine client partnerships and collaborative cross team service offering

Remuneration & Culture

  • Point-based remuneration model, weighted on profitability, firm contribution and people leadership
  • Designed to reward both financial performance and cultural leadership, supporting an environment where relationships and referral flow are nurtured between disciplines
  • Actively discourages siloed, individualistic practice models in favour of aligned and strategic growth

About You

  • An accomplished Partner well versed in complex disputes
  • Brings a depth of existing profile and track record in commercial disputes in Brisbane
  • Seeking a leadership role in disputes balancing autonomy with meaningful national integration
  • Enjoys a collegiate environment where a partner can genuinely foster internal referral relationships

If you would like to explore the finer details, please feel free to get in contact directly to discuss further. Your details and consult will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Felicity McManus – Director

McManus Partners support career moves that elevate. This is our primary purpose. We bring a honed understanding of the Queensland legal market and deep relationships with firm leaders and Partners alike formed over 10+ years' operating in the local market. We understand the nuances of QLD the law industry, opportunities and firm models to best leverage for practice growth.

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