Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution at Baker McKenzie

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The role

Baker McKenzie is seeking a Senior Associate for its Dispute Resolution & Restructuring & Insolvency practice in Melbourne. This role is for lawyers with 5-8 years of PQE and involves working on complex commercial disputes alongside leading partners.

What you'll do

Lead significant aspects of matters
Drive strategy and case management
Mentor junior lawyers
Contribute to the growth of client relationships and practice
Deliver commercially focused, strategic advice
Balance legal risk, commercial objectives and client service excellence

What we're looking for

5-8 years' PQE gained at a top-tier or leading international law firm

Strong experience across a broad range of commercial disputes

Experience advising on complex commercial disputes

Exposure to insolvency and restructuring matters

Ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships

Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers

Proactive approach to business development

Strong matter and project management skills

Restructuring and insolvency experience· nice to have

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Salary continuance insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Employee discounts

Referral rewards

Travel insurance for you and your immediate family

Client and international office secondments

Regional and global development programs

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

26 weeks' paid parental leave for parents/carers

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential counselling

Wellbeing and financial coaching for you and your immediate family

Flu vaccinations

Discounted health insurance

Hiring contacts

natalie.mascarenhas@bakermckenzie.com

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Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution