Disputes Associate

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading national commercial law firm to recruit a Disputes & Insolvency Associate / Senior Associate for their Brisbane office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing disputes team within a well-established national firm, working closely with experienced Partners on complex litigation and insolvency matters across a strong institutional and corporate client base.

The Role:

As a Disputes & Insolvency Associate / Senior Associate in this team, you will:

• Work across a broad range of complex dispute resolution matters, with a focus on corporations law disputes, insolvency and banking & finance litigation
• Attend court appearances and assist with enforcement actions
• Engage in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes
• Advise institutional and corporate clients on complex litigation matters
• Work closely with experienced Partners, gaining hands-on exposure to high-value matters

This role offers a strong platform for a lawyer looking to deepen their litigation and insolvency experience while taking on meaningful responsibility within a collaborative team.

Who You’ll Be Joining:

• A leading national commercial law firm with a strong presence across key Australian markets
• A well-established disputes and insolvency practice with a high-quality client base, including institutional and large corporate clients
• A collaborative and professional team environment that values openness, accountability and high performance
• A close-knit Brisbane team led by experienced and approachable Partners
• A firm recognised for its commercially focused approach and commitment to client outcomes

About You:

• Qualified Lawyer admitted in Queensland with approximately 3+ years PAE in litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong experience in commercial litigation, ideally gained within a reputable private practice environment
• Solid drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage matters with a degree of autonomy while working collaboratively within a team
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to legal advice
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

In Return, You Can Expect:

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Exposure to complex, high-quality disputes and insolvency matters
• Direct mentorship from experienced and well-regarded Partners
• A supportive, collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression pathways
• A range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Bethany Conquest, Legal Recruitment Consultant at HarperLloyd Recruitment, on 0483 929 412 or via email at bethany@harperlloyd.com.au.

HarperLloyd Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment firm supporting private practice, in-house and government appointments across Australia. If this opportunity isn’t quite right, feel free to get in touch to discuss other roles aligned with your experience and career goals.