Experienced Associate | Brisbane Description Are you a disputes lawyer with 3+ years' PQE experience in restructuring and insolvency? We want to hear from you! Join our national Dispute Resolution team, as a core part of the Bakers' Brisbane team.
You will work alongside a partner on a range of high profile restructuring and insolvency matters as well as other general commercial disputes, with the national Restructuring and Insolvency team.
About Baker Mc Kenzie At Baker Mc Kenzie, we are different in the way we think, work and behave.
The first local, truly global law firm in Australia, we commenced operations in Sydney in 1964, in Melbourne in 1982 and in Brisbane in 2014.
Our lawyers work seamlessly with our global colleagues, collectively providing a capacity of more than 13,000 people, including over 6,500 lawyers who work alongside our clients to drive growth that is both sustainable and inclusive.
About the role and team Our specialist Restructuring & Insolvency team has an impressive track record and market reputation in many of Australia's largest and most complex restructuring transactions, formal insolvencies and adjacent litigation on a local, regional and international level.
Known for our practical, commercial advice and problem solving, as well as our cross border capability, we have the privilege of being instructed by major national and international organisations and leading insolvency practitioners in large-scale, complex restructuring and insolvency assignments, across a range of industries and disciplines.
You'll be part of the national R&I team, be mentored by and work directly alongside a partner on a variety of complex and significant matters across the Australian market.
About You 3+ years' experience in restructuring and insolvency (preferred, but will consider strong candidates with broader experience, including from three years post qualification) Dispute resolution experience Preferably have undertaken the ARITA Advanced Certification course A strong client service orientation and business development aptitude Strong technical, drafting and commercial skills Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Proactive and collaborative approach to work Financial benefits Competitive remuneration package, generous bonus scheme, salary continuance insurance, life insurance, salary sacrifice options, employee discounts, referral rewards, and travel insurance for you and your family.
Learning & Development Opportunities Client and international office secondments and regional and global development programs.
Flexibility Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance your work and lifestyle.
Leave 26 weeks paid parental leave for all parents with no minimum service, ability to purchase additional annual leave and flexible public holidays.
Health & Wellbeing Programs Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling and wellbeing and financial coaching for you and your immediate family, flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance.
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Baker Mc Kenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all its employees, with equal opportunity for all to progress and have a meaningful career with our Firm.
Our mission is to foster an environment where individuals of every ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, disability, carer status and working style may succeed professionally and fully contribute to the goals of the Firm.
Our b Agile program encourages a range of flexible work opportunities for all.
We invite you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require to equitably participate in the recruitment process or in performing the requirements of this role.
Apply today! If you are interested, we would love to hear from you! Please click "apply now".
If you would like to find out more or have a confidential chat please reach out to me on email or give me a call on +61 481 462 750.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive we encourage applications from all genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
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