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Form of workA rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in our Perth office for a high performing senior Litigation Associate with an interest in energy, competition, and regulatory law, to join #TeamSPB.
In this role, you will work directly with two experienced energy and regulatory partners and a team of high performing associates, advising a variety of clients including corporate, government and regulators, such as the Economic Regulation Authority, on a range of commercial and regulatory advice and disputes.
To succeed in this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in general litigation, and/or competition or regulatory matters. Experience in energy law will be advantageous. You will be able to take carriage of matters, managing files with minimal supervision, and supervising and mentoring more junior associates.
You will have enthusiasm to play an active role in business development initiatives, as well as strong firm citizenship providing mentorship to others, engaging in firm initiatives, and being a supportive and collaborative colleague.
You will also be bright, self-motivated, innovative, commercially savvy and a strong communicator as well as technically excellent, with a high level of attention to detail, and a genuine passion for the law.
We are keen to consider interstate candidates, so if you're not currently based in Perth but are interested in relocating, we want to hear from you.
With stunning new offices and a collaborative firm culture that emphasises diversity and wellbeing, you will truly enjoy coming to work.
Our award winning, collaborative culture
With over 1,500 lawyers in more than 40 offices across four continents we are one of the world's strongest and most diverse law firms. Squire Patton Boggs is a progressive firm with a strong integrated global platform. We provide unrivaled access to expertise and invaluable connections, locally or globally. With our longstanding 'one-firm firm' philosophy, we work together to build trusted relationships globally with each other and our clients, giving our clients the best we have to offer.
We are committed and passionate about driving forwards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) progress within our own firm and within the communities where we practice. We champion open dialogue, collaboration and we focus on our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities to all.
We promote a productive and supportive culture where everyone is encouraged to live our firm values and be accountable for our actions. Our core values of Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, Diversity, and Responsibility, have been created directly by our people and it is being accountable for our values that make them really work.
Clients recognise us as being different to other law firms; that it is being Commercial, Connected and Committed that differentiates us and what they want to be a part of.
Transform Your Career. Shape Our Future!
So join us today, transform your career and be part of our amazing culture! You will also enjoy a range of staff benefits including: ongoing training and development, a corporate health and wellbeing program including an annual health and wellbeing allowance, regular social and firm sponsored events, one paid volunteer day per year, and more.
We prefer to deal with you directly. Please submit your CV for consideration by clicking on the 'Apply' button below. If you would like further information, please contact Claire Ferguson on +61 8 9429 7422 for a highly confidential discussion.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Squire Patton Boggs is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Squire Patton Boggs is recognised as a Gold Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Australia for our strong commitment to the mental health of all employees.
We are a firm who values diversity, so we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and identities, including those who are culturally diverse, neurodiverse and/or who identify as LGBTQI+.
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