Solicitor, Disputes

Herbert Smith Freehills; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Sydney is seeking a Solicitor for their award-winning Dispute Resolution team. The role involves advising on complex commercial litigation and regulatory investigations. Ideal candidates will have 2 to 5 years of experience and a commitment to collaboration and excellence. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing.

Benefits

Holistic wellbeing fund

Home office allowance

Learning and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience as a lawyer.
• Demonstrable exposure to a range of commercial litigation matters.
• Experience in a top-tier, national or international disputes team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex and high-profile disputes.
• Work on matters involving statutory licensing regimes.
• Collaborate closely with team members on case preparation.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Regulatory investigations

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Admission to practice in Australia or NZ

Strong academic background

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Band 1 and award-winning Dispute Resolution team in Sydney.

In this role you will work closely with the highly ranked Partner and Section Head, , in a close-knit and personable team. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a market-leading team with a global network, while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit, collaborative team with high levels of involvement and exposure to varied matters.

What you'll do

In joining this team, you will be a generalist commercial litigator working across a broad range of complex commercial litigation and regulatory investigations. This close-knit team works very collaboratively, while also offering a good level of autonomy. Every day bring new challenges, from large-scale litigation to smaller matters you'll run autonomously, giving you the chance to develop a diverse skillset.

In this role you will :

• Advise on a broad range of complex and high-profile disputes, including:
  • Large-scale commercial litigation
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Regulatory investigations involving ASIC, ACCC, APRA and OIAC.
• Work on matters involving:
  • Statutory licensing regimes
  • Financial services regulation
  • Crisis prevention and management
  • Complex commercial contracts and associated issues
  • Contentious financial crime issues.
• Work with clients across a range of industries including healthcare, financial services, government, entertainment and betting sectors.
• Collaborate closely with team members contributing to strategy and case preparation.
• Contribute to strategic advice on matters that have not yet headed to a formal dispute.

What you'll bring

• 2 to 5 years of experience as a lawyer.
• Demonstrable exposure to a range of commercial litigation matters and a genuine interest in law and strategy.
• Experience gained in a top-tier, national or international disputes team.
• Admission to practice in Australia or NZ, and a strong academic background.
• Sharp attention to detail and a practical, commercial mindset.
• An ability to manage competing deadlines and complex matters.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in working as part of a cohesive and collaborative team.
• A commitment to our firm values of Human, Bold and Outstanding.
• An innovative mindset.

What you can expect from us

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career : grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please .
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.