Senior Associate / Special Counsel — Healthcare Litigation (Defendant) — Brisbane (Australia, flexible)

Join a nationally integrated healthcare litigation team as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel focused on defendant-side matters, including complex medical negligence work. The role is flexible across Australian offices or remote, with Brisbane as a base option.

You will handle high-value, sensitive disputes, collaborate with colleagues across APAC and other international offices, and take on strategically important litigation with clear client impact. The team is growing and offers opportunities to influence practice development and mentor junior lawyers.

There is also scope for senior practitioners seeking a credible pathway to partnership within a structured support framework.

• Senior Associate or Special Counsel level (or equivalent) with strong defendant-side healthcare / medical negligence experience
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value litigation files with technical and commercial judgment
• Collaborative, pragmatic approach and client-focused mindset
• Experience mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth