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Associate - Litigation and Dispute Resolution

📍 Brisbane, Australia

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Job Description

Overview Associate - Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Commercial Litigation Associate – Join one of Brisbane’s best litigation practices. A rare opportunity for a highly motivated commercial litigation associate to join our litigation and dispute resolution team. This role offers the successful applicant the chance to develop as a commercial litigator by working on a diverse range of matters at one of Brisbane’s premier commercial litigation practices, under the guidance of practitioners renowned for delivering exceptional outcomes.

If you are a highly motivated commercial litigator, this challenging and rewarding role could be ideal for you.

Responsibilities

Work on a challenging and diverse range of commercial litigation matters

Develop skills as a commercial litigator and forge a successful career in this area

Autonomy and client contact appropriate to level of experience and ability

Collaborate within a team-oriented environment to deliver outstanding results

About our commercial litigation team Our commercial litigation team is well known in the market as one of Brisbane’s premier commercial litigation practices. Our lawyers work Australia-wide and are among the best in their field. The team is led by partner Rocco Russo and includes two partners with a team of special counsel. The firm has been independently recognised in Chambers Global, Chambers Asia-Pacific and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a top litigation practice in Australia. Rocco Russo has been ranked as a leading individual in Chambers Global for over a decade.

About you Your experience and capabilities will include:

3–5 years’ PAE at a top-tier, national or boutique commercial litigation practice

Strong technical credentials and ability

Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write complex and technical advice

Outstanding litigation and dispute resolution experience in areas relevant to our team’s broad practice, including general commercial litigation, property disputes, insolvency, building and construction litigation, and regulatory matters

Ability to manage a varied case list involving multiple areas of law

Ability to quickly assimilate new information and problem-solve complex legal issues

Sound judgment and commercial acumen

Strong work ethic and commitment to outstanding client service

Proactive, innovative and energetic approach

Ability to work well as part of a close-knit team

Benefits and culture

Market-leading remuneration

Flexible workplace and arrangements, including the ability to purchase additional leave

Income protection insurance

Salary packaging options

Corporate medical plans

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Regular networking and social events

About Cooper Grace Ward Cooper Grace Ward is a premium independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal services to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on developing truly outstanding lawyers.

Contact If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact us as soon as possible, as we expect considerable interest in this position.

Details

Seniority level

– Associate

Employment type

– Full-time

Job function

– Legal

Industries

– Legal Services

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 26, 2026
Job Type: Arts and Entertainment
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Company: Cooper Grace Ward

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