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Sparke Helmore LawyersPosted 1 month ago

Senior Associate to Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation

On-siteBrisbane, Queensland, Australia

Full TimeSenior LevelLargeLegal Services

Job Summary

Conduct commercial litigation for public and private corporations, government authorities, SMEs, and individuals across Australia, handling contractual disputes, Corporations Act matters, property disputes, defamation, and insolvency. Manage matters autonomously with meaningful client contact from day one, including regular appearances in State and Federal Courts. Engage directly with Partner Shane Williamson to build lasting client relationships through secondment opportunities while contributing to the team's growth. Requires 6 to 10+ years of experience in Commercial Litigation or Insolvency, strong academic credentials, and exceptional communication skills. Located in Brisbane.

Required Qualifications

  • 6 to 10+ years' experience in a well-regarded Commercial Litigation and/or Insolvency practice
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Confident managing matters autonomously
  • Enjoying direct client contact
  • Contributing to a collaborative team environment
  • Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check

Desired Qualifications

  • Pragmatic
  • Proactive
  • Solutions-focused
  • Ambitious and commercially minded
  • Genuine interest in developing client relationships
  • Growing a practice
  • Taking on increasing responsibility as your career progresses
  • Values a relaxed, collegiate and high-performing environment
  • Offers flexibility
  • Autonomy
  • Genuine work-life balance

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