Litigation Associate/Senior Associate

17 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Swaab Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

General Litigation Associate/Senior Associate

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for a talented and ambitious litigation lawyer 3-8 years PQE to work in our well-regarded litigation team. Part of a dynamic, fast-moving and service focused practice group, this role provides regular client contact and involvement in all aspects of a broad commercial litigation and insolvency practice.

The role will provide exposure to a diverse range of clients and matters including corporate and personal insolvency; debt recovery; contractual disputes; director's civil liability; partnership disputes; competition and consumer law; property; trusts and negligence in the Supreme Court, District Court, federal courts and various tribunals.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this position, candidates should possess prior experience in general commercial litigation, insolvency and dispute resolution matters. Along with a passion for building strong client relationships with exposure to business development and a desire to build their own practice and advance their career.

You will be commercially savvy, a strong communicator, possess excellent technical abilities and appreciate the importance of attention to detail, planning your time effectively and meeting deadlines.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic commercial litigation lawyer who has the aptitude and desire to develop a practice.

Culture

Workplace culture is everything to us, because when our people are happy, we know they will look after our clients and themselves. Swaab is a place where people feel they can belong, evolve and create and are rewarded for their efforts. Your wellbeing and that of all our team is a high priority and we work hard to continually work on our culture.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary package, you will also benefit from the following:

  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Career progression
  • Gym/wellness contribution
  • Excellent workplace environment and culture
  • Flexibility
  • Regular team building and social events
  • Supportive team and firm
  • Purchased leave
  • Flu shots
  • EAP
  • Annual legal allowance
  • Yoga
  • Various other well-being initiatives

About Swaab- A place where you can Belong, Evolve and Create

We are a multi-award winning, commercial law firm.

Established in 1981 we have grown to become a haven for innovation, entrepreneurship, family business, SMEs, corporates, high-net-worth individuals and government clients. We hold a unique position in the market place, as a firm with both full-service Commercial and Family law offerings.

Our success has been a result of putting our people and clients first by living our values of: Commitment, Integrity, Excellence, Generosity of Spirit, Unity and Innovation. Our strong and enduring culture has been the result of developing and nurturing long-term client relationships.

Our key areas of practice are family law, corporate, commercial, intellectual property and technology, employment law, property, planning, construction, litigation, insolvency and franchising.

We are a member of Meritas, a global alliance of independent, full-service law firms and are its only Sydney based member. This allows us to keep in touch globally, provide extended services to our clients and gives us the exposure and opportunity to work with international businesses.

How to Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity that you want to explore further, please apply now, directing your application to Angela Sharpe, Head of People and Culture. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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