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Job Title Senior Associate (5-8 PQE) - Litigation (Marine & Shipping Law)
Job Location Brisbane
Job Type Fee earners
Country/Territory Australia
Region Asia Pacific
Description

About the role

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 who is Australian or dual qualified 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

You are an ambitious and thoughtful lawyer eager to contribute meaningfully to a high-performing team. You understand that as a senior associate lawyer, your role is both to lead and work with junior lawyers as well as actively support senior colleagues. We're looking for someone who embodies the following qualities:

  • Proactive Problem Solver: You naturally take initiative and are skilled at anticipating needs before they arise. You aim to be a reliable resource for partners, providing solutions and support that contribute to the team's success.
  • Strategic Thinker with Vision: You see beyond immediate tasks, understanding the broader implications of your work with ability to think strategically and connect the dots as reflected in your approach to problem-solving.
  • Eager to Learn and Grow: You have a strong desire to deepen your knowledge, particularly in areas like marine, international trade, and transport law. You're excited by the opportunity to work alongside experts and develop your expertise in these fields.
  • Effective and Persuasive Communicator: You know that communication is key, especially in a fast-paced legal environment. You can articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively, ensuring that your contributions are understood and valued.
  • Collaborative and Independent: You thrive in a team setting, where you can contribute to collective goals while also taking ownership of your work. You understand the importance of both collaboration and independent initiative in achieving success.
  • Resilient and Adaptable: You are comfortable in high-pressure situations and can adapt quickly to changing circumstances. You view challenges as opportunities to showcase your skills and grow as a professional.

Continuous Learning and Development

We believe in investing in our people. Clyde & Co offers robust learning and development programs designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. You'll have access to a wealth of resources, including internal mentoring programs, ongoing structured and informal training, and opportunities to expand your knowledge in key areas of the law. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that you are always developing your skills and staying ahead in your career.

Global Outlook

Working at Clyde & Co means being part of a global team across nearly 70 offices. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across different offices and regions, gaining invaluable experience from a global perspective. This cross-team collaboration will be instrumental as you develop your career, giving you insights into the complexities of international legal practice.

Flexible Working

We understand that well-rounded lawyers make the best advocates for our clients. That's why we promote a culture that respects your time outside of work, recognizing that it needs to be balanced against the demands of a high-performing legal career. Our flexible working policies are designed to help you maintain this balance, ensuring that you can excel both professionally and personally.

For more information, please visit www.clydeco.com

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

Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

Clyde & Co will not accept agency submissions unless the agency has specifically been contacted by a member of the recruitment team.

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:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. CV/Resume
  3. Academic Transcript

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