Senior Associate (6+ PAE) - Disputes
Frog Recruitment ·www.frogrecruitment.co.nz
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This role is with a leading full service national commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. With around 165 lawyers and 350 staff, the firm operates as a single partnership with a professional yet down to earth culture focused on collaboration, client service and long term development. Lawyers have genuine partner access, high quality work and strong relationships with clients and counsel. The firm offers recognised expertise across major commercial practice areas and provides a strong platform for ambitious litigators. Sponsorship is available for suitably qualified international candidates.
The Role
Working closely with a respected partner and senior lawyers, the Disputes Senior Associate will join a growing commercial litigation practice. Work will include:
- Complex contractual disputes
- Regulatory investigations and proceedings
- Corporate and trust disputes
- Matters in superior courts in Australia and selected overseas jurisdictions
Key responsibilities
- Managing work streams on major commercial disputes
- Drafting pleadings, evidence and court documents
- Conducting research and preparing advices
- Liaising with clients, counsel and experts
- Briefing counsel and supporting hearing preparation
- Attending mediations, conferences and court
- Assisting with business development and thought leadership
This is an excellent opportunity for a disputes lawyer seeking high calibre work, strong mentorship and clear progression.
The Candidate
Ideal candidates will have:
- 2 to 4 years PAE in a reputable commercial litigation practice
- Experience in complex matters in superior courts
- Strong drafting skills across pleadings and affidavits
- Well developed research and analytical ability
- Proven capacity to manage deadlines and take ownership of work streams
- Strong academics, technical skill and attention to detail
- A collaborative working style and enjoyment of a collegiate environment
- A self motivated attitude and eagerness to learn and progress
- Candidates from large, mid tier and high quality boutique firms are encouraged to apply.
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