Senior Commercial Litigator

About the role

GRM LAW, a boutique Brisbane firm acting for private and listed companies, high net worth families, managed funds, private equity funds and national brands, is growing and wants a senior commercial litigator to lead and build out its disputes practice. This is a genuine senior appointment with a clear path to partnership.

Key responsibilities

• Run complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters end-to-end: Supreme Court, Federal Court, QCAT and arbitration
• Advise on contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, banking and finance enforcement, property and mortgage litigation, corporate and director disputes, restructuring and insolvency, and IP enforcement
• Work directly with the Principal and transactional partners on the contentious aspects of M&A, capital raising and funds management matters
• Mentor junior lawyers and help shape the culture of the disputes team
• Build your own client following with the backing of an established, well-regarded brand

Required profile

• 5+ years' PQE in commercial litigation at a recognised commercial or top-tier firm (quality over years)
• Admitted to practice in Queensland (or eligible for admission)
• Genuine technical strength across court rules, evidence and commercial drafting
• Commercial judgment: able to read a P&L, see the deal behind the dispute and advise clients
• Confident running your own files with minimal oversight
• Existing client relationships or a credible plan to develop them is highly regarded
• Aspiration to partnership

What we offer

• Above-market remuneration package structured to reward performance
• A genuine partnership pathway, not a holding pattern
• Direct access to sophisticated transactional work and its clients
• Collegiate team, low ego
• Brisbane premium CBD office with flexible/hybrid working
• Real autonomy from day one

To apply, send your CV and cover letter through the application form; direct applicants only, no agencies.