Associate | Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Class Actions
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
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Full-time
Social Benefits, Financial Benefits, Health Benefits
Posted 55d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Associate will advise on high-profile, complex disputes, including class actions, large commercial litigation, and regulatory investigations. They will work directly with Partners to support both Australian and international clients across various sectors.
Requirements
Candidates should have 3 years of post-admission experience in litigation, with class actions experience highly regarded. Strong technical expertise in commercial dispute resolution and the ability to build enduring professional relationships are required.
Full job description
Location: Sydney
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.
MinterEllison is a market leading class actions practice with deep expertise in the strategic defence of complex, high profile claims across Australia and New Zealand. The team has acted in many of the most significant recent class actions, including matters shaping the development of Australian class actions law, and is trusted by corporates facing heightened litigation, regulatory and reputational risk.
A great opportunity currently exists for a litigation and dispute resolution Associate to join our Sydney team. Working directly with Partners; David Taylor, Beverley Newbold, James Beaton, Caitlin Murray and William Nolan. You will join a specialist practice advising on high profile, complex disputes including class actions, large commercial litigation and regulatory investigations.
Our clients span a broad range of sectors, including both Australian and International clients, providing the opportunity to build experience on matters that are both challenging and high impact.
About you
You are a motivated, focused and enthusiastic lawyer seeking a new challenge within a highly collaborative, well-regarded, and personable, national team.
strong technical expertise in commercial dispute resolution matters;
a high level of technical excellence and attention to detail;
strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients, counsel and experts;
the ability to work autonomously while thriving in a team-based, collaborative environment;
resilience and a commitment to excellence that matches our own; and
pride in your work and who you work for.
If you’re looking to step into a role where you’ll consistently work on complex, market-leading matters, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].
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Company size
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Founded
1827
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MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
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