Associate (Commercial / Litigation)

You're a good lawyer. You know it. You're just not sure your current firm does.

Maybe you're doing quality work but it disappears into a machine. Maybe the "mentoring" is more talk than substance. Maybe you just want to work somewhere where you can actually see the difference you make — and where you're trusted to make it.

If that lands, we'd like to meet you.

Who we are

At EAGLEGATE, the work matters. The clients matter. And the people doing the work matter too — which isn't something every firm can say with a straight face.

We're a Doyle's Guide-recognised boutique firm based in Brisbane's CBD, acting for corporates, innovators, founders, and high-net-worth individuals on matters that sit at the intersection of law, technology, and commercial risk. We've been doing this since before "tech law" was a marketing buzzword. Our team has real interdisciplinary depth — engineering, IT, finance — and our clients notice the difference.

We're small by design. That means you get real responsibility, direct client relationships, and work that actually reflects your capability level. When a matter moves, you move it. When a client wins, you feel it. That's not an accident — it's how we're built.

The opportunity

We're looking for an Associate to join the team in a permanent, full-time capacity. You'll work across commercial and/or litigation matters — including technology, IP, and corporate work — and you'll be expected to own your matters, not just assist on them.

What we're looking for

• 4+ years PAE in commercial law and/or litigation
• A Queensland practising certificate, or interstate practitioners open to Brisbane (we'll talk)
• Intellectual curiosity — bonus points if technology, IP, or privacy work genuinely interests you
• Someone who wants real work, real feedback, and real career progression
• No ego. Good judgement. A sense of humour helps.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, benchmarked honestly
• 2 days WFH and flexible hours — genuinely, not just in the ad
• Brisbane CBD office (Eagle Street precinct)
• Direct mentorship from experienced senior practitioners
• A clear line of sight to what your career here can look like
• Work-life balance that we practice, not just preach — ask us about it in the interview

Send your CV and a short note (seriously, short — just tell us about your practice and why EAGLEGATE) to Nicole Murdoch: ***email_hidden***

Applications close 25 June 2026. We'd rather hear from you sooner.

Find out more at eaglegate.au