We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Band 1 and award-winning Dispute Resolution team to be based in Sydney.
In this role you will work closely with leading partners Luke Hastings and Andrew Eastwood and other senior lawyers across the national group. The team advises major domestic and international clients on complex litigation and high-profile regulatory matters. You will be exposed to matters spanning enforcement actions, investigations, class actions, appeals and commissions of inquiry, often at the cutting edge or regulatory and corporate risk.
We will provide you with 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 fee-earners.
We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Band 1 and award-winning Dispute Resolution team to be based in Sydney.
In this role you will work closely with leading partners Luke Hastings and Andrew Eastwood and other senior lawyers across the national group. The team advises major domestic and international clients on complex litigation and high-profile regulatory matters. You will be exposed to matters spanning enforcement actions, investigations, class actions, appeals and commissions of inquiry, often at the cutting edge or regulatory and corporate risk.
We will provide you with 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 fee-earners.
What you'll bring
- Admission as a Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
- 2-4 years of post-admission experience and an excellent academic record.
- Demonstrable experience across a range of commercial litigation matters, with a financial services regulatory focus.
- An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously.
- A genuine hunger to learn and develop, contributing to a market-leading practice.
- An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.
The Disputes Team
With a multi-disciplinary global disputes team of world-leading sector specialists and regional experts, the Disputes team provides 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'.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramers' Disputes group is ranked as a Tier 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Legal 500, 2025) and ranked a Band 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Chambers Asia Pacific 2025).
What you can expect from us
- We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. 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.
- Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
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Solicitor, Disputes - Financial Services Regulatory in Sydney employer: Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sydney that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, we provide tailored learning opportunities and support for your career development. Join us to be part of a leading global law firm where your ambitions align with ours, and together we can achieve outstanding results.
