Litigation Lawyer

Firm Background
Arnold Bloch Leibler is a premium Australian commercial law firm renowned for advising clients on their most important transactions, commercial issues and disputes. From offices in Melbourne and Sydney, the firm provides advice to a diverse range of entrepreneurial Australian listed companies, private businesses, high-net-worth individuals and international corporations. The firm also has a dedicated public interest practice providing advice to charities and not-for-profit organisations relating to significant legal, social, environmental and cultural issues.

Our difference is often best demonstrated by the way we work and our approach to problem solving. We pride ourselves on providing strategic guidance and solving complex issues related to our clients' commercial interests, legal position and reputation. We do not try to be everything to everyone - rather, we strive for excellence in our chosen areas of expertise.

The Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice
Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice in Sydney is led by five partners: Jonathan Milner, John Mitchell, Susanna Ford, Stephen Lloyd and Ben Friis-O'Toole.

The Five Partners Each Practice In The Areas Of Commercial Litigation And Dispute Resolution, Whilst Having Their Own Area Of Specialty

• Jonathan works across corporate regulatory investigations, corporate recovery, white collar crime and insolvency;
• John focuses on corporate regulatory investigations, insolvency and reconstruction, and banking and insurance litigation;
• Susanna's areas of specialisation include regulatory investigations and enforcement action, white collar defence work, litigation with respect to managed investment schemes, financial services and products, including the defence of class actions;
• Stephen focusses on insolvency litigation and commercial contractual disputes, as well as regulatory investigations and white collar defence work; and
• Ben's areas of specialisation include white collar crimes and investigations, restructuring and insolvency and, competition and consumer law.

The partners are supported by a number of talented senior associates, lawyers and graduates. Lawyers in the group work across a number of partners to ensure they develop a well-rounded, generalist skill set and the ability to service our client base.

The Role
An opportunity exists for a junior lawyer (1-2 year PQE) to join our litigation & dispute resolution practice in our Sydney office. In this role, you will work closely with the litigation partners and directly with our clients on complex, challenging and high-profile commercial litigation matters. You want to feel challenged, and to be given opportunities to take on additional responsibility, have autonomy and perform to your own high standard.

More Specifically You Will Have

• experience and knowledge of commercial litigation disputes as a lawyer (1-2 years of post-qualification experience gained in private practice either in Australia or an overseas jurisdiction);
• the ability to identify key issues in a legal matter;
• superior analytical, research, communication and drafting skills;
• a commitment to excellence;
• sound judgement and a proactive, innovative and outcome-focused approach to work; and
• the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Benefits
The salary package offered for this position is competitive and also includes a range of benefits, including:

• on-going training through the firm's professional development program;
• a fully subsidised corporate gym membership and wellness program;
• in-house fully subsidised café;
• prime CBD location;
• free legal advice for wills, estate planning and conveyancing;
• discounted corporate health insurance through a leading Australian health fund; and
• discounted mortgage, credit card and other financial services through a major Australian bank.

Applications
If you are interested in working at a dynamic firm that has built its success on legal innovation and outstanding career opportunities, please address your letter of application and CV to Radhika Peri, Human Resources Manager.