Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our leading Band 1 and award winning Dispute Resolution team to be based in Sydney, focusing on general Commercial Litigation with a particular focus on regulatory and tax disputes as well as other complex and strategic disputes.

In this role you will work closely with Hugh Paynter and other pre-eminent disputes partners and senior lawyers across the group. You will undertake a range of work that supports local, national and international clients. We advise clients in every industry sector including banking and insurance, mining and energy, technology, pharma and private equity.

You will have responsibility for contributing to an excellent client service, handling files, identifying issues and proactively providing solutions. You will play an important role in projects to further develop business opportunities with existing and new clients. You will be a key member of a highly motivated and innovative team. You will also work with colleagues in our interstate and international offices.

You will have extensive client exposure and opportunities to develop a network of relationships. You will benefit from exceptional learning opportunities working in a team of highly ambitious and collaborative lawyers.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• demonstrable experience in delivering technical advice on a range of Commercial Litigation matters from a leading top tier, national or international private practice; or an in-house environment;
• ideally have 6-7 years' legal experience, however we are open to considering candidates;
• an excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset;
• a proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team;
• an ability to work to tight time frames, collaboratively and at times autonomously;
• excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team;
• have a hunger to learn and develop, and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice.

The team

With a multi-disciplinary global disputes team of world-leading sector specialists and regional experts, we provide commercial insight and legal advice which is described by Chambers and Partners as a 'Dispute Resolution powerhouse that consistently tops the rankings across the world'.

Bringing together litigators, arbitrators, mediators, advocacy experts, regulatory specialists, and investigators, whatever the challenge or opportunity, we partner with our clients every step in the process.

Herbert Smith Freehills' Disputes group is ranked as a Band 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Legal 500 2023) and ranked a Band 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Chambers Asia Pacific 2023). The firm's Disputes practice has been awarded Firm of the Year - Australia, International Firm of the Year and White Collar Crime Firm of the Year (Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2020).

What you can expect from us:

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/hsf-benefits.pdf

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Donella Gressieux , Senior Recruitment Advisor on ***************@hsf.com or 0407 758 ***.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.