At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading law firm and work on complex professional indemnity and commercial disputes.
- Company: Clyde & Co, a global law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Opportunities for growth, excellent training, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to community support and environmental responsibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your professional brand in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Established lawyer with strong insurance litigation and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We are looking for a Senior Associate level lawyer to join one of our leading Professional & Financial Disputes practices in Sydney. In this role you will be working with some of the most highly regarded practitioners in the Australian market across complex professional indemnity, construction and insurance, and commercial disputes matters. The role will involve working with Partner James Rigney, who heads up the firm's Construction PI practice in NSW.
The practice is known for its excellent training of its lawyers and has provided a platform for growth and promotion in recent years. It is a unique opportunity for a smart and ambitious lawyer to continue to develop their professional and personal brand and will involve interaction with our London colleagues in the professional and financial disputes space.
The nature and size of the team will mean that you will be heavily involved in all aspects of matters. Within a supportive environment, this allows you the autonomy and development opportunity to drive and make a significant contribution to the matter outcome. You will be encouraged to foster and generate client relationships and will have the opportunity to engage in business development frequently.
About you
- You will be an established lawyer in Australia, New Zealand or overseas, particularly the UK, with a strong general insurance litigation background, ideally with some solid professional indemnity or construction experience.
- A strong private practice background where you have ideally had exposure to some or all of the types of matters detailed above.
- Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Firmly established time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
- Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs.
- An ability to lead, delegate and foster a positive team atmosphere is a key element of the role.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
Senior Associate in Sydney employer: Clyde & Co Australia
Clyde & Co is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sydney. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work on complex financial lines matters alongside highly respected partners, while benefiting from a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. The firm’s dedication to professional development, coupled with its global reach and strong community support initiatives, makes it an ideal place for ambitious lawyers looking to make a meaningful impact.
