AddressAt Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the partner:
Leanne Walker is a highly regarded litigator who specialises in commercial dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on property and leasing based disputes, land contract disputes and access to land issues.
She has experience in alternative dispute resolution, including expert determination, mediation and arbitration. She acts for landowners, developers, builders, government authorities, owners corporations, local councils, and receivers and managers.
Leanne is extremely active in the sector and is a member of the UDIA NSW Land Development Committee. Acting in partnership with the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (AIC), Leanne also provides strategic advice and represents its members (and their clients) and has developed a reputation as a leading adviser on development and land disputes. She is also recognised as a go to lawyer (or appointed expert) for property issues arising in family law disputes.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to work in an established property practice specialising in commercial and property disputes.
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents
- Conducting research
- Assisting with litigation files and court attendances primarily in the Supreme Court of NSW
- Briefing counsel and experts
- Preparing pleadings, affidavits and expert evidence
- Day to day management of files and clients
- Have at least 5 years PAE in Commercial litigation or property litigation, gained in private practice;
- Be keen to work on a wide range of Commercial litigation matters;
- Be able to run litigation matters autonomously, with little supervision;
- Have excellent communication skills;
- Be a team player who is flexible and adaptable.
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
We look forward to receiving your application.
