Associate | Commercial Litigation

Location: Brisbane

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

Your Role

MinterEllison’s Dispute Resolution team works on some of Australia's most high-profile, complex, and precedent-setting cases. We have a national team of over 70 recognised dispute resolution experts across a range of industries and disciplines.

An opportunity currently exists for an Associate with at least 2 years of post-admission experience in commercial litigation to join the team, working closely with partners Kathryn Finlayson and Evan Goldman in addition to senior lawyers. This is a leading commercial litigation and competition law practice, advising major corporates and government on high-stakes commercial, regulatory and competition matters.

You will advise clients in the energy and resources, health and infrastructure industries as well as Queensland Government clients on a range of commercial and regulatory disputes and investigations.

Working in a supportive, flexible and close-knit team, you will be solution-driven, commercial and pragmatic, and focused on understanding our clients' needs.

More About You

We welcome applications from lawyers who:

• at least 2 years' of post-admission experience in commercial litigation and regulatory disputes

• possess excellent plain English drafting skills and the confidence to advise clients on complex legal and regulatory issues;

• a high level of technical excellence and attention to detail;
• possess a strong client service mindset, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining trusted client relationships;
• have the ability to work autonomously while thriving in a team based, collaborative environment;
• take pride in your work, your professional reputation, and the firm you represent.
• has a strong commercial mindset, are driven, hard-working and take initiative.

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Alexandra.Hussain@minterellison.com.