At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to manage complex disputes and provide strategic legal advice.
- Company: Reach, part of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive team focused on your career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a global network with access to top-tier clients and opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in high-stakes litigation while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in commercial litigation and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
At Reach we have seen consistent demand from Ashurst Perkins Coie clients seeking disputes/litigation lawyers in Sydney. If you are a disputes lawyer with any of the following skills and you are a seasoned consultant/contract lawyer looking for a fresh approach, or a lawyer thinking of taking the leap to flex-working, get in touch with our Senior Talent Manager, Fiona Craig, to find out more.
Areas of Experience and Expertise:
- Strong commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience across complex and high-value matters
- You might be experienced in managing complex investigations and inquiries led by bodies such as ASIC, ACCC and APRA
- Experience conducting legal research and providing strategic advice on prospects, risk and dispute resolution options
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop commercially effective settlement strategies
- Experience managing complex, multi-party and potentially cross-jurisdictional disputes
- Ability to identify and manage legal, commercial, financial and reputational risks arising from disputes
- Strong understanding of litigation strategy, including case theory, evidence, procedural considerations and settlement options
- Ability to analyse complex factual and legal issues and provide clear, practical advice
- Strong drafting skills across legal advice, correspondence, court documents and settlement documentation
- Experience managing external legal providers, counsel and experts where required
- Ability to provide commercially focused advice that balances legal merits, cost, risk and broader business objectives
- Experience advising senior stakeholders on dispute strategy, exposure, developments and recommended courses of action
Attributes:
- Solutions focussed with excellent professional and commercial judgement, decision making and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical, critical thinking, communication and research skills
- Ability to work under pressure, have the ability to persuade, think creatively and are committed to excellent client service
- Commercially astute and have a strong eye for detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed legal judgement and strategic thinking
- Commercially minded and pragmatic approach
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and succinctly
- Collaborative approach when working with legal teams, counsel, experts and business stakeholders
- Client-focused with an ability to understand broader commercial objectives
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience
- A current Australian practising certificate
- Right to live and work in Australia
About Reach:
Reach is the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices. Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.
Why join Reach?
- Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life.
- A genuine partnership — a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals.
- The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community.
Interested?
Reach Legal Consultant – Sydney employer: Ashurst
At Reach, a part of Ashurst Perkins Coie, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that offers unparalleled flexibility and support for your legal career. Our Brisbane location fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where you can thrive as a privacy lawyer while enjoying the benefits of a global firm, including access to leading clients and a dedicated team that champions your professional growth. Join us to experience a unique opportunity to balance your career aspirations with your personal life in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.
