Associate: Disputes

Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 118 nationalities and speak 95 languages.
Our Opportunity
We are currently looking for Associates and Senior Associates to join our Australian disputes practice, in our Sydney office.
Since our arrival in Australia in 2016 our Australian practice has grown to 34 partners and 80+ lawyers across Sydney and Melbourne. Our teams work with clients in every state of Australia, across the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe on all aspects of the energy, infrastructure, power (including renewable energy) mining & metals sectors, and on high-profile public market and private equity M&A transactions.
We are looking for Associates who have good judgment, excellent analytical skills, and broad subject matter experience across construction, regulatory issues (especially ACCC, ASIC and AER), private international law, public international law, insurance, contract, corporate and other typical commercial issues (including tech regulatory).
We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. The continued growth of the team will provide fantastic career progression opportunities. We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters, a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.
Duties and Accountabilities

• Develop claims and disputes strategy for clients involved in major projects, and oversee counsel and experts to implement strategy.
• Draft motions, trial briefs, examination outlines and other documents for domestic and international matters.
• Guide clients through regulatory investigations.
• Coordinate experts and Counsel engagements.
• If a Senior Associate, manage junior associates on matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes Required

• 3+ years of litigation/law firm experience
• Australian qualified (or willing to re-qualify in Australia)
• Team player, who adopts a ‘firm/team first’ mindset
• Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in multi-party construction and
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks
• Outstanding communication skills
• Self starter and takes ownership of career development
• Resilient, solutions-focused and can work effectively and productively under pressure
• Client service focus

Location and Benefits

• This is an Associate or Senior Associate role based in Sydney.
• You will be supported by a competitive salary, hybrid working environment and other benefits such as a health and wellness stipend and a generous 26-week parental leave policy

How to Apply

• To apply, please visit our career website and upload your CV and transcripts
• If you are a litigation lawyer and have further questions about White & Case or our disputes team, please reach out to Lauren Evans (lauren.evans@whitecase.com)

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
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