Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation

Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Brisbane Metropolitan

Closing date: 14/11/2026

Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation | Brisbane

Cooper Grace Ward is looking for a Senior Associate to join its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team.

The role

You will act in commercial disputes for businesses and individuals across Australia. Our team is known for significant, high-profile disputes, including corporate and shareholder disputes, building and construction litigation, regulatory matters and complex professional negligence claims. We also act in a broad range of other commercial matters, often for clients we have worked with for many years.

You will have day-to-day conduct of and responsibility for your matters, working closely with the partners, who stay closely involved throughout. You will have regular client contact, your work will be visible and there is real scope to build your profile and practice.

Our team

The team is led by Rocco Russo, who has been ranked in Chambers Global for over a decade and is consistently recognised across the major Australian legal directories. Chambers and The Legal 500 recognise the practice as one of Australia's leading litigation practices. We are known for technically excellent work and clear, practical advice. We work closely together day to day, and that is how the best work and learning happen.

Our firm

Cooper Grace Ward is a premium independent firm. Decisions are made here in Brisbane, by the people you work with. We set high standards for our work, and we respect your time.

About you

• At least 5 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation, ideally at a top-tier or leading firm
• Broad civil and commercial litigation experience
• Strong technical, drafting and advocacy skills
• Sound judgement and demonstrated ability to run matters day to day
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to do the work yourself, as well as working with other team members

Contact us

For a confidential conversation, contact Amy McAuley on 07 3231 2980 or email your application to [email protected]