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Reach Legal Consultant | Disputes/Litigation lawyers | Melbourne
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Key requirements
Minimum of 5 years' experience Current Australian practising certificate Right to live and work in Australia Strong commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience across complex and high-value matters
TrendsThe role
This role is for a Litigation Lawyer with 5+ years of PQE at Ashurst Perkins Coie in Melbourne, Australia. The position involves providing strategic advice and managing complex disputes for clients.
What we're looking for
Minimum of 5 years' experience
Current Australian practising certificate
Right to live and work in Australia
Strong commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience across complex and high-value matters
Experience managing complex investigations and inquiries lead 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
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
Benefits
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
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