Senior Associate

Description & Requirements

The team

Baker McKenzie's Dispute Resolution group is one of the Australian office's largest practice groups. It has the depth of experience and accomplishment to advise and represent clients in all matters associated with complex commercial disputes and class actions.

Our commercially pragmatic approach means we focus on the issues that matter to clients rather than simply managing the litigation process to a conclusion. We always take a strategic approach to disputes, identifying and guiding the client's legal team on all available options to promote early resolution but never losing sight of the need to resolutely promote our clients' best interests.

Our team includes some of Australia's leading litigation lawyers, each of whom is able to draw on the resources, as well as knowledge and experience, of the global firm's world-class Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice. This means that we have the privilege of being instructed by major national and international organisations in large-scale, complex litigation and dispute resolution across a range of industries and disciplines, as well as in class actions, insolvency matters, regulatory work for and against regulators, and white collar crime matters.

At Baker McKenzie, our flat structure means you will have direct exposure to our clients, responsibility for meaningful involvement across a broad range of matters, and opportunities for progression. You will also regularly work with our extensive network of global colleagues and clients.

About you

You will have:

• demonstrable experience as a Senior Associate across a range of matters in commercial litigation;
• ideally 7+ years' experience in commercial litigation;
• a scientific or engineering background, and expertise in technology related disputes advantageous (but not essential);
• relevant experience in a top tier or leading international firm preferred;
• a strong academic background and relevant legal qualifications.
• a strong client service orientation;
• strong technical, drafting and commercial skills;
• an ability to develop strong relationships with clients and to take responsibility for this relationship;
• relevant legal qualifications;
• excellent analytical, communication, and research skills;
• a commitment to high work standards and strong attention to detail;
• an ability to demonstrate initiative and proactivity; and
• an ability to work well in a team environment (including across our Australian offices and internationally).

About us

Think Opportunity, Think Baker McKenzie

We have a rare opportunity for a senior associate lawyer with 7+ years PQE to join our general litigation team in Sydney.

About Baker McKenzie

At Baker McKenzie, we are different in the way we think, work and behave. The first local, truly global law firm in Australia, we commenced operations in Sydney in 1964, in Melbourne in 1982 and in Brisbane in 2014. Our lawyers work seamlessly with our global colleagues, collectively providing a capacity of more than 13,000 people, including over 6,500 lawyers who work alongside our clients to drive growth that is both sustainable and inclusive.

Baker McKenzie Australia can offer you access to complex, market-leading matters working with some of the world's best legal minds–people who know the law and who understand business. We have an unrivalled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. Locally, we have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunity where you will work in small teams on matters that often cross borders. We value people who think ahead and get noticed.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Financial benefits:
  competitive remuneration package, generous bonus scheme, salary continuance insurance, life insurance, salary sacrifice options, employee discounts, referral rewards, and travel insurance for you and your family
• Learning & development opportunities:
  client and international office secondments and regional and global development programs
• Flexibility:
  Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance your work and lifestyle
• Leave:
  26 weeks paid parental leave for all parents with no minimum service, ability to purchase additional annual leave and flexible public holidays
• Health & wellbeing programs:
  Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling and wellbeing and financial coaching for you and your immediate family, flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance

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Diversity & Inclusion

Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all its employees, with equal opportunity for all to progress and have a meaningful career with our Firm. Our mission is to foster an environment where individuals of every ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, disability, carer status and working style may succeed professionally and fully contribute to the goals of the Firm. Our bAgile program encourages a range of flexible work opportunities for all. We invite you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require to equitably participate in the recruitment process or in performing the requirements of this role.

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As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive we encourage applications from all genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.