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Allen & Overy LLP

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Job summary

A leading global law firm in London is seeking talented individuals for various roles, including seasonal internships and associates in specialized legal fields. Successful candidates will have opportunities for growth, supported by a commitment to diversity and professional development, while engaging in meaningful projects that shape the future.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment
First-rate training and development programs
Support for mental health and wellbeing
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in teams.
  • Proficient in problem-solving with an emphasis on organizational skills.
  • Commitment to professional development in legal and sustainability fields.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior lawyers and manage document reviews and financials.
  • Contribute to sustainability initiatives and assist in client billings.
  • Engage in cross-border disputes and handle internal communications.

Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Organizational Skills
Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Law
Master’s degree in CSR or Sustainability

Job description

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Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Department purpose To provide high quality financial information and support to the decision-makers of A&O Shearman ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering services efficiently. The function is subdivided into financial reporting, focussed on meeting statutory and regulatory requirements, and working capital, which concentrates on billing and debt management, along with pricing and matter analytics. Role purpose The purpose of the role is to: – Act as the front-line finance business support for a group of the MET partners, with focus on developing business partner and trusted advisor status. – Actively engage with the partners and matter mangers to ensure that bills accurate, timely, in compliance with client agreed terms, Solicitors Accounts Rules and VAT regulations. – Managing and controlling all aspects of the working capital cycle. – Managing the credit control cycle, working with the business to ensure all debts are collected from clients as per standard payment terms. – Enhancing profitability by building out matter management and profitability tracking, – Developing pricing expertise to support the business on pre matter and post matter analysis. – Working with the MET Working Capital Manager to manage working capital metrics, with emphasis on minimising net investment, WIP and Debtor Balances. Key relationships – Partners – Fee Earners – MET Working Capital Manager/ Team Lead – ME Commercial and Finance Senior Manager – MET COO/ CFO – Working Capital Controllers – MET Financial Reporting Team – Support Functions, particularly Business Development – MET Project Management Team (Advanced Delivery) – Global Finance Team including Belfast SSC Role and responsibilities Client Financial Lifecycle Duties: – Involvement in the Client and Matter Inception workflow process, ensuring all steps are followed to conclusion – Managing rates within 3e and working with partners to ensure the matters are set up correctly and the client finance related requirements are fully understood as per the engagement letter – Understanding of local and global client rate agreements, working with peers in other offices on global /regional client rate negotiations – Regular meetings with partners to review the working capital on their matters – Management of the Billing process to comply with firm policies. – Management of credit control activities, working in tandem with business to achieve timely settlement of debts. – Comprehensive follow-up of action items, such as time transfer, time write off, dispatch of billing guides, disbursements, queries etc. – Monitoring matter budgets and ensuring fee updates are sent to clients in a timely manner – Preparation of billing forecast ensuring data is up to date to give an accurate estimate of billings – Providing detailed financial information in support of bills, i.e. hourly schedules, disbursements and narrative breakdowns. Preparation of client detailed billing schedules/reports as requested – Dealing with enquiries from clients, partners and fee earners relating to financial aspects of matters. – Provide training to Legal PAs for bill & time narrative completion in 3e and on-going support – Liaise with Revenue Controllers across the network on cross unit billing matters – Monitor and implement appropriate internal controls – Responsible for resolving E-billing rejections received from clients – Responsible for uploading invoices to e-invoicing portals and maintenance of portals when required – Deal with tax issues relating to working capital which may be cross border in nature – Management of bad debt write offs and provisions to minimise impact on the bottom line Relationship management – Build relationship with partners & other fee earners, ensuring they receive all relevant working capital and pricing information. – Work closely with local financial reporting team to manage client money, WIP, bad debt provisions & disbursements. – Develop relationship with hub finance teams, including FSG, to ensure MET is compliant with global policies. – Establish and maintain good working relationships with external clients to facilitate the resolution of any issues that may arise. – Pre-empt client queries by applying knowledge from prior engagement – identify potential risks and mitigate. – Manage offshore SSC relationship with Revenue, Credit Control and e-billing departments. Advisory Role: – Participate in pricing discussions and provide profitability modelling to partners – Assist in the generation and analytical review of business trends, profitability analysis and other key working capital performance indicators. – Communicate effectively with Partners and provide useful management information to improve working capital and drive the business forward. – Work with other functions (i.e. Business Development/Marketing/HR) in respect of client reporting, monitoring, strategy, and developments. – Analyze current billing and profitability information reporting and problem-solving including calculating PPP analysis of individual matters. – Delivery, design, and preparation of financial presentations, and ad hoc client reviews. – Support projects impacting working capital process flow as and when required. Key requirements – The ideal candidate will have strong commercial skills and preferably be a qualified finance professional looking for a commercial role. – Worked within the legal profession as a Revenue/Billing. If not, then experience in the professional services industry preferred - minimum of 3 years – Ability to operate under pressure and to multi-task and prioritise – Excellent communicator, able to work with stakeholders and share advice – Experience building and maintaining strong internal/external client relationships – Strong team-player who is also self-motivated – Good organisational skills and able to deal with urgent requests – Enthusiastic, pro-active, persistent & robust person with a commitment to 'getting the job done' – Aptitude for systems generally, willingness to follow process and learn new systems – Excellent office skills required, a knowledge of Elite 3e is an advantage Show more Working Capital Controller

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. What we look for We realise that each applicant brings their own unique skills. However we do look for certain characteristics in all our applicants. Applicants should be in their penultimate year of an Australian Law degree and should have excellent academic results. Beyond this we want to see evidence of teamwork, communication skills, planning and organisation, problem solving, commercial awareness and commitment – to a career in law, and to a career with A&O Shearman. Our preference is that applicants are in their penultimate year of university seeking a graduate start date in February 2027. Applications from interstate and overseas students are welcome however you will need to demonstrate a commitment to starting your legal career in Perth and have the right to work in Australia at the time of the clerkship. How to apply Applications will only be accepted through our website by following the link below. Applicants must answer the application questions, include a cover letter, CV and most recent academic transcript (undergraduate and/or any non-Legal degree should also be included) as part of their application. Please note that the education, work experience and skills sections within the application are optional. After submitting your application, you will be prompted to complete an immersive video based Situational Judgement Test (SJT), taking around 30 minutes. The SJT is designed to provide a realistic preview of what you may experience as a graduate at A&O Shearman. View sample situational judgement question . Closing date The closing date for applications is 11:59pm Sunday 27 July 2025. Applications will be reviewed immediately after the closing date and we will contact applicants who are successful by mid August 2025 as we undertake a thorough review of all applications. Interviews will then commence end of August 2025. Those successful for an interview will be invited to attend an information evening prior to your interview which will be held on Thursday 21 August 2025 at the Perth A&O Shearman office. We wish you all the very best with your application. Good luck! Equal Employment Opportunity A&O Shearman are committed to supporting a culture that drives inclusion. Every day, we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be who they are in the workplace. To feel like they belong. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, family or caring responsibilities, and people living with a disability. If you need any support to fully participate in the application process,please contact Australian Recruitment for guidance. Show more 2025/26 Perth Summer Clerks

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. The Team A&O Shearman’s Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) team play an increasing role in delivering important elements of major litigation cases and transactions, as well as in coordinating teams of lawyers from around the world. ADL is a key part of A&O Shearman’s advanced delivery of legal services to its clients, making intelligent use of technology and complementing the traditional law services provided by A&O Shearman throughout the world. We have created a truly collaborative culture where talented individuals work together and can flourish and achieve great things. The ADL Belfast team includes specialists with expertise across Disputes, Corporate, Global Financial Markets, Real Estate, & Banking. Our ADL Global Financial Markets (GFM) team comprises of high-quality, tech-enabled associates and legal professionals. They provide cost-effective support on a range of matters, including debt and equity-linked capital markets instruments, derivatives, securitizations and other structured finance work. We are seeking Senior Legal Professionals to join the growing GFM team in Belfast. Key Relationships Senior and Managing Associates Legal and Senior Legal Professionals Clients and internal stakeholders Legal Technology and Project Management teams Role & Responsibilities Within the GFM team you will: Develop strong working relationships with Partners and Associates from other offices, interacting with them on a daily basis as an extension to their team to understand and assist on current deals and cases; Manage and liaise with internal and external clients to address points of relevance or concern, resolve queries and issues and report on progress; Manage the work of Legal Professionals within the team, ensuring that individuals are assigned to a particular matter have the required skills, knowledge and support to deliver outputs that are on time and of the highest quality; Advise and educate Legal Professionals on points of commercial and legal detail including quality checking their work; Provide legal expertise, including drafting, reviewing and amending documentation, document management, legal research, maintaining and improving templates and precedents; and Supervise, develop and motivate Legal Professionals, instilling an excellent service delivery ethos and impeccable quality standards. Key Requirements Experience in a commercial environment such as a US, City, or major regional law firm or experience gained in-house with a bank or other financial institution. Experience in an area related to capital markets (straight debt or derivatives or securitisation) is preferred - although applicants with a strong Finance background may also be considered. Experience of co-ordinating complex multi-faceted matters, including multi-jurisdictional matters. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Good relationship-building skills – a team player with the ability to establish credibility and inspire confidence with clients and senior colleagues. Demonstrate a high level of affinity with legal technology and a desire to expand experience in legal technology. Flexible, resourceful, and prepared to take a hands-on-approach, comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving business and interested in identifying and shaping that evolution. Show more Senior Legal Professional

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

The Apprenticeship We are currently seeking an apprentice to join our Systems team at A&O Shearman Belfast. The team form part of the wider HR Support Service Centre at A&O Shearman, providing a first-class service to the firm, offering high quality administration support services through a range of specialist teams including HR Advice, HR Systems & Reporting, Graduate Recruitment, Payroll & Reward, Training Events and Global Mobility. The role will be offered on a fixed term contract basis for 3.5 years and will be an opportunity to earn while you learn, working as part of a very experienced HR team. In partnership with Ulster University, we are committed to investing in your development enabling you to gain a BSc in Leading on Customer Operations. In addition to this you will learn how the business operates and gain a variety of skills by supporting the firm’s global people systems and handling requests for HR data and management information. The role will involve working with and supporting our international offices from day one. Working across core HR Systems processes will provide you with practical experience that will equip you to think differently and embrace an exciting future: one that’s filled with unique challenges and a broad range of opportunities. Key Requirements Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs of grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, and a minimum of 2 A Levels of grade C or above. • A collaborative team player with good communication skills. • Good time management and strong attention to detail. • Previous experience is not required; however, preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate administrative skills or experience. What we offer The apprenticeship scheme at A&O Shearman is truly an exceptional experience. If successful, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on key projects and contribute to the growth of the business. You will have the opportunity to develop key skills by working with clients and offices across the globe. While also gaining exposure to cutting edge technology. Another benefit of undertaking an apprenticeship with A&O Shearman is getting involved with our Emerging Talent Programme. Our Emerging Talent Programme organises development days to upskill our apprentices and improve their professional development, as well as regular social events. At A&O Shearman we are truly inclusive – this is one of our strategic priorities and is central to the kind of firm we want to be. We recognize the importance of wellbeing and have several support structures and discount offers in place to help you stay fit both mentally and physically. Take the first step towards a successful career and apply now! What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Show more Systems Apprentice

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

We are recruiting for a Global Head of Pitching to join our Marketing, Business Development and Communications team. Department purpose Our Marketing, Business Development and Communications (MBD&C) team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which include supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors, and clients. Role purpose This position is a leadership role focused on the delivery of pitches and proposals and the management of a global and centralised pitch team. The creation of A&O Shearman provides a compelling opportunity for the right candidate to make a material difference in terms of how we win business. In this global role, you will be an agent for change, positively disrupting the way we have traditionally approached pitching by focusing on driving a support model that improves the efficiency of the pitch process, ensures quality and alignment with the firm's strategy and materially improves our win rate. Additionally, you will provide senior leadership and advice on pitches and pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. Key relationships Chief Marketing Officer Managing Director – Global Business Development Chief of Staff – MBD&C Head of Marketing Services Global Head of Change Management Regional and departmental BD Heads Marketing leadership team Pitches and proposals team Learning and development team Members of the wider MBD&C team Role and responsibilities: Client centricity: Facilitate high quality pitches that address clients' current and future needs. In conjunction with the research and insights team, ensure we are always pitching with an informed view of our client's strategy. Embed systems and processes for monitoring success and loss rates. Conduct debriefs and analysis of feedback on our performance on strategic global pitches and pursuits. Use this information and analysis to improve the quality of our future proposals. Develop client feedback mechanisms to continuously refine and improve pitch strategies. Work with offices and practices that need to improve their win rate. Best practice and continuous improvement: Working closely in conjunction with the Head of Change Management, lead the ongoing development and implementation of a global and scaled team of dedicated pitch specialists operating a '24/5' follow-the-sun resource model that provides a competitive advantage to the business. Deliver best-in-class pitch training and coaching across relevant areas of the business encompassing all aspects of the pitch process ensuring best practice is adopted and followed across the globe. Focus on the evolution and innovation of the approach to pitching with continuous process improvement and quality assurance. Implement a set of criteria to pair the size of the opportunity with the level and type of resources applied (e.g. central v local and lawyer time). Develop and maintain a repository of best practices and successful pitch templates to be used across the firm. Technology and AI: Automate and streamline global, scalable, repetitive tasks that are part of the pitching process by deploying relevant technology. Explore how generative AI can be incorporated across the pitching lifecycle. Ensure alignment of our approach to pitching with the firm's CRM system. Implement advanced analytics tools to track and measure the effectiveness of pitch strategies. Stay up to date with the latest technological advancements and integrate new tools that can enhance the pitch process. A winning mindset: Set and deliver against targets to achieve a higher overall win rate on our pitches. Align our approach to pitching with our global and local client strategy. This includes advising on go/no-go decisions. Play an active part in the development of the pitching pricing strategy, working with the lead partners and finance team to create competitive alternative fee proposals. Maintain an informed view of the firm's sales pipeline, and overall win/loss/pending statistics. Prepare regular analysis reports on our pitching performance for the CMO, Marketing Leadership Team, and the firm's Executive Committee. Team leadership: Lead by example, act as a member of the BD leadership team. Line management of relevant team members. Motivate, develop, and inspire both their own team and lawyers to deliver business goals and drive change. Encourage a collaborative and inclusive team environment across the global virtual team that values diverse perspectives and ideas. Key requirements The ability to influence, challenge persuade and manage key stakeholders. Outstanding communicator, writer, and storyteller, who can bring creativity to how we win business. A proactive approach laser-focused on increasing the firm's pitch conversion rate. Strong client and market focus. Substantial relevant senior pitching experience, likely to be within a professional or financial services organization. Ability to navigate ambiguity, act with autonomy, and influence senior stakeholders. Politically astute with the ability to make tough decisions and follow through. Experience of managing and developing the careers of a high-performing team. Ability to thrive under pressure, and work to tight deadlines. Proven track record of implementing successful pitch strategies and managing successful pitch teams in a global context. Strong analytical skills to assess pitch performance and identify areas for improvement. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Show more Global Head of Pitching

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Department purpose Throughout our international network, dispute resolution lawyers represent global businesses on litigation, arbitration and mediation matters. We provide a full and comprehensive service in most of the world’s major countries and have dealt with many of the problems generated by changes in the financial marketplace meaning that our network is ideally placed to handle the growing number of cross-border disputes. It is this ability to manage disputes around the world and to coordinate cross-border proceedings that persuades many of our clients to instruct us. We actively pursue all avenues of dispute resolution available and advise clients on choosing the method most appropriate to them and to a particular matter. Our main priority is to resolve disputes quickly and effectively with as little disruption to business as possible – recognition of this is central to how we approach any matter. In each situation, our global network means we can deliver accurate, commercial advice quickly, wherever the dispute takes place. If the dispute covers multiple jurisdictions, our local experts on the ground can quickly form an international team. Our lengthy experience means we know what to expect and how to achieve results. We never lose sight of the need to tailor our approach to the needs of the client we are representing, whether they are a large corporate undertaking or a smaller enterprise. Role purpose We are looking for an Australian qualified Lawyer with 2 to 4 years experience to join our disputes team in Perth, on a full-time permanent basis. We offer: A dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm. A variety of intellectually exciting work and the opportunity to work with other departments in an interdisciplinary way, both in Perth and internationally. Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team, closely involved in both cross-departmental and cross-border cases. National and international secondment programmes to allow our lawyers to work with other departments, other people and to be exposed to the different cultures that the firm encompasses. Dedicated local and global training programmes and organise professional training on communication, IT skills, management and business development skills. Key requirements Outstanding academic credentials. Training from a top tier law firm with strong litigation experience. Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge. Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills. Clear and concise verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail. Entrepreneurial drive. Strong commercial/business acumen. Clear understanding of law firm economics and an understanding of the firm's strategic priorities. A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility. Equal Employment Opportunity A&O Shearman are committed to supporting a culture that drives diversity, equity and inclusion. Every day, we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be who they are in the workplace. To feel like they belong. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, family or caring responsibilities, and people living with a disability. If you need any support to fully participate in the application process, please contact Australian Recruitment for guidance. Show more Disputes Associate - Perth

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Department purpose This Senior Associate role will be within the Finance department working with Partner Peter Wilkes on the Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure (ENRI) team. Peter has extensive experience on the finance and development of mining, energy, energy transition, natural resources and infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle. The department acts for project proponents, sponsors, private capital, banks and ECAs on pre-BFS and project financing, acquisition and leverage finance, syndicated bank facilities, convertible note and hybrid funding arrangements and energy and resource related structured finance including royalty, streaming and prepaid commodity financing. Peter and his team have acted for Australian companies undertaking debt capital market issues, including convertible bonds, 144A note issues and loan notes issued to the private placement market in the United States and the Nordic bond market. The department also advises in relation to project structuring, joint ventures, project development and offtake arrangements. Role purpose We are looking for an Australian qualified Lawyer with 1 -3 years of Senior Associate experience on a full-time permanent basis. We offer: A dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm. A variety of intellectually exciting work and the opportunity to work with other departments in an interdisciplinary way, in Australia, regionally and globally. Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, high-performing team with a friendly and supportive culture. National and international secondment programmes to allow our lawyers to work with other departments, other people and to be exposed to the different cultures that the firm encompasses. Dedicated local and global training programmes and professional training on communication, IT skills, management and business development skills. Key requirements 1 – 3 years as a Senior Associate Training from a top tier law firm with previous experience in Finance/Banking and/or Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure matters. Outstanding academic credentials. High level drafting and analytic skills. Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge. Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills. Clear and concise communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail. Entrepreneurial drive and strong commercial acumen. A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility. Equal Employment Opportunity A&O Shea rman are committed to supporting a culture that drives inclusion. Every day, we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be who they are in the workplace. To feel like they belong. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, family or caring responsibilities, and people living with a disability. If you need any support to fully participate in the application process, please contact Australian Recruitment for guidance. Show more Banking Senior Associate Perth

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. The Department A&O Shearman’s Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) department plays an increasing role in delivering important elements of major litigation cases and transactions, as well as in coordinating teams of lawyers from around the world. ADL is a key part of A&O Shearman’s advanced delivery of legal services to its clients, making intelligent use of technology and complementing the traditional law services provided by A&O Shearman throughout the world. We have created a truly collaborative culture where talented individuals work together and can flourish and achieve great things. The Role We are seeking a Document Review Manager to join our Belfast office on a full-time, permanent basis. The Document Review Management (DRM) team support scoping, structuring and delivery of document review, including identifying threats and opportunities throughout the course of the review. The DRM team also support the Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) Disputes team with the development of the Disputes Practice Group. In this role, you will support the Document Review Senior Manager (DRSM) and play a crucial role in scoping reviews, cost and resource modeling, and ensuring the quality and consistency of document reviews. You will also report to senior leadership where appropriate. What you will do Assist in cost and resource modelling aligned with the defined scope of reviews. Scope, define and manage deliverables, including identifying and managing risks and scope creep. Design, support and record the review methodology, including quality assurance and efficient use of technology. Ongoing monitoring and development of the Disputes document review delivery model. Establish and maintain solid working relationships with eDiscovery and wider Advanced Delivery teams. Maintain industry-specific knowledge through training, A&O Shearman courses and attendance at software demonstrations and other industry events. Establish A&O Shearman network relationships by jurisdiction and seek new, or advance existing, lines of service. Collate and analyse data to support the operating model for Disputes. Continue to refine, augment and challenge existing ways of working. Deliver training in person and virtually. Who we are looking for The ideal candidate will have the following: Qualified solicitor or non-qualified legal professional with equivalent experience in an international law firm or professional services environment, specifically with a background in Disputes law and document review management. Experience in managing document review processes with an advanced knowledge of Relativity. Experience in Microsoft suite – Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel – with ability to present data effectively. Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult and engage with stakeholders at various levels. Process-driven with the ability to implement process improvement and drive-change across the business. Good attention to detail. Proficiency in other relevant Legal Technology tools and an interest in AI. Strong organisational skills, with ability prioritize tasks effectively to meet key deadlines. Previous experience in project management and workflow design would be desirable. Willingness to travel to other offices across the network on an ad-hoc basis to build relationships and deliver training. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Show more Document Review Manager

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CSR/Sustainability internship - Starting in September 2025 Role purpose We are currently looking for a motivated and passionate intern to join our CSR/Sustainability team for a 6-month internship. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing and implementing sustainability initiatives, while contributing to our overall CSR strategy. Role and responsibilities You will assist in the development and execution of sustainability projects and initiatives. You will conduct research on best practices and emerging trends in CSR and sustainability. You will support the preparation of sustainability reports and presentations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into business operations. You will assist in organizing and promoting sustainability events and campaigns. You will support the transition to regulatory compliance and the renewal of local certifications. Key requirements You are currently preparing for a Master’s degree in in CSR, Sustainability, Project Management, or a related field. You are looking for a 6-month internship which is covered by a university agreement. You are fluent in both written and spoken English and French. You have strong organizational skills and can manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. You are a team player with excellent communication skills. You have a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles. What we offer You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues. A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide . Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Show more CSR/Sustainability internship - Starting in September 2025

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