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Commercial Disputes - Senior Associate / Special Counsel

SeniorFull-timeHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 5 months agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

An excellent opportunity awaits for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join the dynamic Commercial Disputes team in Brisbane. This position is crucial for managing a diverse portfolio of disputes and developing effective case strategies while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. The team values mutual trust and respect, and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and partnership aspirations.

You'll be responsible for

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Managing disputes

Managing a diverse portfolio of disputes involving multiple stakeholders and technical legal issues.
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Developing strategies

Developing complex case strategies and working closely with team members and clients to achieve outstanding results.
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Supervising junior lawyers

Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to the team’s development and culture.

Key criteria

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7+ years of commercial disputes experience

Demonstrated experience in diverse commercial disputes from a top-tier firm.

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Class actions and litigation experience

Experience with class actions, complex litigation, and arbitrations is desirable.

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Mentoring and supervising skills

Proven experience mentoring and supervising junior lawyers effectively.

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7+ years of commercial disputes experience
Demonstrated experience in diverse commercial disputes from a top-tier firm.

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Class actions and litigation experience
Experience with class actions, complex litigation, and arbitrations is desirable.

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Mentoring and supervising skills
Proven experience mentoring and supervising junior lawyers effectively.

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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Partnership aspirations and proactive mindset
Genuine interest in business development and leadership potential.

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