At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex commercial disputes and litigation while advising clients across various industries.
- Company: Join Hall & Wilcox, a leading independent Australian law firm with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, free breakfast, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in commercial litigation and strong legal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
Permanent full-time position. Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment. Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program. Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels. Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave. Free daily breakfast and office social events. Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community.
About the role and team:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Dispute Resolution section, based in our Melbourne office. Our Dispute Resolution section has over 130 team members nationally working across all facets of commercial dispute resolution and litigation, including:
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Banking and financial services litigation
- Intellectual property
- Insolvency
- Public sector
- Property and construction disputes
- Regulatory investigations
- Tax disputes
This role offers varied and complex work in the areas of commercial disputes and litigation. This is a fantastic hands-on role, with significant learning, development and progression opportunities, and the opportunity to work with interesting clients and complex matters.
You will be responsible for:
- Advising clients and managing matters involving complex commercial disputes, litigation and regulatory investigations across a range of industries including the financial sector.
- Working with Partners in developing litigation and dispute resolution strategies that align with clients' commercial objectives and risk appetite.
- Drafting and settling pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, advices, submissions, correspondence and briefs to counsel.
- Appearing and instructing in court, attending mediations and other dispute resolution forums, and working closely with counsel, experts and clients throughout the lifecycle of a matter.
- Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team.
- Contributing to client relationships, business development initiatives and thought leadership activities.
About you:
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- 6+ years' post-admission experience, including demonstrated experience operating at Senior Associate level within a commercial litigation practice in Australia.
- Proven experience managing complex commercial disputes with a high level of autonomy.
- Experience working directly with sophisticated corporate, financial services or institutional clients.
- Strong technical legal skills, commercial judgement and strategic thinking abilities.
- Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in a practical and client-focused way.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven capability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers and contribute positively to team development.
- A collaborative approach, strong stakeholder management skills and a commitment to exceptional client service.
- Enthusiasm for innovation and leveraging technology to deliver smarter legal solutions.
- Experience with investigations and regulatory disputes, or a genuine interest in developing expertise in these areas, will be highly regarded.
About us:
At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive. We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve. We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our Hallmarks. Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
Senior Associate, Commercial Disputes & Litigation in Melbourne employer: Hall & Wilcox
Hall & Wilcox is an excellent employer for corporate & commercial lawyers, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth. Located in Brisbane, the firm provides significant learning opportunities through hands-on experience with diverse transactions across various industries, ensuring that employees are well-equipped to advance their careers. With a supportive team environment and the chance to connect with colleagues across multiple cities, this role promises a rewarding and meaningful career path.
