Senior Associate

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.

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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 healthcare, retirement planning 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.
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