Associate / Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation at Allens

The role

Our Melbourne Disputes & Investigations practice is expanding and seeking experienced Associates or Senior Associates. You will join a team of experts assisting clients with complex dispute and investigation matters within a collaborative environment.

What you'll do

Advise clients on commercial and contractual disputes
Advise clients on class actions
Advise clients on regulatory inquiries and investigations
Advise clients on corporate crime
Advise clients on Royal Commissions / Commissions of Inquiry/coronial inquests
Advise clients on risk and compliance advisory
Advise clients on taxation disputes & investigations
Advise clients on projects disputes
Advise clients on product liability and product recall
Advise clients on insurance claims and advisory
Advise clients on arbitration
Advise clients on internal investigations

What we're looking for

Strong technical legal skills in core disputes areas, including legal research and court procedure

Experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution and/or regulatory investigations, ideally from a leading top tier, national or international firm

An ability to manage large matters effectively

Experience and enthusiasm participating in business development activities

A desire and ability to grow, both as a commercial litigator and leader

An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks

A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks

A willingness to build an understanding of clients and develop effective working relationships

Benefits

Market competitive fixed remuneration and incentive program

Employee recruitment referral program

Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance

Charity matched funding program

Fully subsidised gym memberships

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

In-house snacks and catered meals

Subsidised sporting and social activities

Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions

Equipment to support working from home

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees

High quality executive coaching to support the transition into parental leave

Team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities

Annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people

Opportunities to make a difference through work (including pro bono client work) on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues

Workplace giving and volunteering programs

Hiring contacts

careers@allens.com.au

Thomas Wigglesworth

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

0449 539 834

Associate / Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation