Job Description - Associate: Disputes (240001IZ)The OpportunityAre you ready to make your mark as part of the Commercial Litigation Practice in our Sydney office?As a Senior Associate, you will have good judgment, excellent analytical skills and broad subject matter experience across construction, regulatory issues (especially ACCC, ASIC and AER), private international law, public international law, corporate and other commercial issues. Highly organised and self-motivated, you'll be a team player with a strong professional presence and client focus.Globally recognised for the breadth and local depth of our experience, we are trusted advisors to the world's leading Infrastructure providers. As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes, by developing and implementing risk management and compliance measures. You will be joining a high performing team with fantastic career progression opportunities.At White & Case, we'll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our diverse, international team from day one. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop claims and disputes strategy for clients involved in major projects and oversee counsel and experts to implement strategy.Draft motions, trial briefs, examination outlines and other documents for domestic and international matters.Guide clients through regulatory investigations.Coordinate experts and Counsel engagements.Manage junior associates on matters.The skills and attributes we are looking for5-8 years of litigation/law firm experienceAustralian qualified (or willing to re-qualify in Australia)Team player, who adopts a 'firm/team first' mindsetGood understanding of the key risks and issues involved in multi-party constructionStrong academic record and intellectual curiosityTake ownership and accountability for tasksSelf-starter and takes ownership of career developmentResilient, solutions-focused and can work effectively and productively under pressureClient service focusWhat We OfferAt White & Case, you can make a real difference, work on cutting-edge deals that make the headlines and help shape the world we live in. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united and human—and we believe that you'll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and training that will help you achieve your potential as a global lawyer.We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a lawyer and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.About White & CaseWe are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.Since our arrival in Australia in 2016, our Australian practice has grown to 34 partners and 100+ lawyers across Sydney and Melbourne. Our teams work with clients in every state of Australia, across the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe on all aspects of the energy, infrastructure, power (including renewable energy) mining & metals sectors, and on high-profile public market and private equity M&A transactions.How to ApplyInterested? Please apply by submitting your CV for further consideration.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, genders, sexual orientations, as well as people who have family or carer responsibilities. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
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