Careers

The Opportunity:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Lawyer to join our Dispute Resolution team in Canberra, which is led by Partner, Melanie McKean. The team specialises in litigation, dispute resolution, advisory work and investigations for Commonwealth government and commercial clients.

Members of the team may have the opportunity to work across offices, joining teams on commercial dispute resolution or regulatory matters led by Partners in other Australian offices.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About You:

• 2-4 years' dispute resolution experience gained within a top-tier firm,
  respected mid-tier firm, Commonwealth government or in-house.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior drafting ability, with strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach which accords with the Commonwealth's obligations in dispute resolution.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

#LI-RM1