We are seeking smart, passionate, ambitious, well trained general
commercial litigation associates with between 2-8 years' of experience
to join our busy, market leading team in Sydney.
This is a unique opportunity to really accelerate your career through
exposure to large scale, complex, high value, multi party,
multi-jurisdiction litigation.
You will join a fast paced practice and be heavily involved in one of
the largest and most interesting litigated disputes in Australia, with
involvement in a range of other general commercial litigation matters,
including for corporations, directors and officers and insurers.
The nature and size of the team will mean that you are actively
participating in all aspects of matters allowing you to make a
significant contribution to their outcome. This role will give you the
opportunity for client contact and exposure and allow you to continue
to develop your professional and personal brand.
About You
You will be an Associate or Senior Associate with between 2-8 years'
of general commercial litigation experience.
Overseas qualified lawyers are welcome to apply.
The following are the core requirements for these roles:
a solid general commercial litigation background gained from a top
tier private practice environment from either Australia or overseas;
experience working with, and analysing, high volume data sets and
evidence, on a cross border basis;
precise, clear drafting skills;
strong academics, self-driven, a 'can do' approach, with excellent
verbal and written communications skills;
strong time management skills and the ability to effectively
manage competing priorities in order to meet deliverables to a very
high standard;
demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the
ability to work independently;
commercial awareness and confidence in building rapport with
clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and
with the assistance of the partners, actively developing client relationships;
for more senior lawyers, the ability to lead, delegate and for all
candidates, to foster a positive team environment.
About Us
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. 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
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& 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
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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 a Cover Letter, CV/Resume
and Academic Transcript.
