Senior Associate (5-8 PQE) - Litigation (Marine & Shipping Law)
Clyde & Co
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Legal Expertise: Assisting the Partners and other team members on a range of complex and large-scale matters, including but not limited to:
- Class actions, international trade, commodities, shipping, transportation, commercial agreements, court proceedings, domestic and international arbitration, marine insurance, and commercial disputes
- Team Management: You will have experience delegating to junior staff and be willing to help partners and Special Counsel to manage the team and foster team work.
- Client Management: You will be comfortable liaising directly with regional and global clients and that you will be able to build a trusted adviser relationship. We will support you to be actively involved in business development work.
- Supervising Discovery: Superior skills related to managing e-discovery and electronic data collection in the context of large, complex litigation. You will oversee large scale doc review to elicit key information, and effectively train juniors and guide processes.
- Communication: Clear and effective communication is essential, both in conveying legal advice to clients and in negotiating with opposing parties.
- Suitable candidates will be Australian or dual qualified and have experience gained in an international or leading national firm.
- Candidates will have minimum 5 years' post qualification experience.
- Proven experience working on litigation matters within the Supreme and Federal Courts, and a commitment to technical excellence.
- Class action experience and ideally marine, international trade and/or transport experience, though that isn't essential.
- Proven capability managing e-discovery and electronic data collection in the context of large, complex litigation.
- Ability to juggle a range of tasks and prioritise effectively to role model and instill similar work habits in more junior team members.
- Clear commercial understanding and outcome driven approach with a desire to deliver the highest quality service and advice to leading international clients.
- Pro-active critical and problem-solving skills to not only support the team's work but to also find creative new solutions.
- Strong technical legal skills and exceptional service delivery to provide timely responses to internal/external clients.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team with varying levels of responsibility and supervision depending upon the matter.
- A keen interest in the development of yourself and those less senior as lawyers, and confidence to assist the team to develop client relationships.
- The desire to work on challenging matters and thrive in a high performing team environment.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Academic transcript(s)