At Clyde & Co, you'll find a diverse and challenging work
environment where no two days are the same. If committed, you will be
applying to join a team reporting to 2 partners. You will have the
opportunity to work on a wide range of cases in different industry
sectors such as Marine, Aviation, Energy and Natural Resources. The
legal work varies from complex cross-border disputes, class actions to
regulatory and advisory transactions. This exposure will provide you
with a broad skill set and the experience needed to excel in your
legal career.
We are looking for a Senior Associate level lawyer with between 5-8
years' post qualification experience to join the Syd/Brisbane based
practice led by Partners Ernest van Buuren and Melissa Tang.
About You
Legal Expertise: Assisting the Partners and other
team members on a range of complex and large-scale matters,
including but not limited to:
Class actions, international trade, commodities, shipping,
transportation, commercial agreements, court proceedings, domestic
and international arbitration, marine insurance, and commercial disputes
Team Management: You will have experience
delegating to junior staff and be willing to help partners and
Special Counsel to manage the team and foster team work.
Client Management: You will be comfortable liaising
directly with regional and global clients and that you will be able
to build a trusted adviser relationship. We will support you to be
actively involved in business development work.
Supervising Discovery: Superior skills related to
managing e-discovery and electronic data collection in the context
of large, complex litigation. You will oversee large scale doc
review to elicit key information, and effectively train juniors and
guide processes.
Communication: Clear and effective communication is
essential, both in conveying legal advice to clients and in
negotiating with opposing parties.
Candidate profile
Suitable candidates will be Australian or dual qualified and have
experience gained in an international or leading national firm.
Candidates will have minimum 5 years' post qualification experience.
Proven experience working on litigation matters within the Supreme
and Federal Courts, and a commitment to technical excellence.
Class action experience and ideally marine, international trade
and/or transport experience, though that isn't essential.
Proven capability managing e-discovery and electronic data
collection in the context of large, complex litigation.
Ability to juggle a range of tasks and prioritise effectively to
role model and instill similar work habits in more junior team members.
Clear commercial understanding and outcome driven approach with a
desire to deliver the highest quality service and advice to leading
international clients.
Pro-active critical and problem-solving skills to not only support
the team's work but to also find creative new solutions.
Strong technical legal skills and exceptional service delivery to
provide timely responses to internal/external clients.
Proven ability to work as part of a team with varying levels of
responsibility and supervision depending upon the matter.
A keen interest in the development of yourself and those less
senior as lawyers, and confidence to assist the team to develop
client relationships.
The desire to work on challenging matters and thrive in a high
performing team environment.
About Clyde & Co In The Asia Pacific Region
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join
a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and
5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices
worldwide.Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we
make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for
both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients,
celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating
in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive
workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We
are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can
realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to
support its communities. We do this through pro bono work,
volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact
it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the
SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions
reduction targets.
We offer a range of tailored benefits
and support, including discounted private health insurance, first
class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal
opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support
fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of
discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at
work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from
suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
How To Apply
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This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and
progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please
submit your application which must include: