Firm Background Arnold Bloch Leibler is a premium Australian commercial law firm renowned for advising clients on their most important transactions, commercial issues and disputes.
From offices in Melbourne and Sydney, the firm provides advice to a diverse range of entrepreneurial Australian listed companies, private businesses, high-net-worth individuals and international corporations.
The firm also has a dedicated public interest practice providing advice to charities and not-for-profit organisations relating to significant legal, social, environmental and cultural issues.
Our difference is often best demonstrated by the way we work and our approach to problem solving.
We pride ourselves on providing strategic guidance and solving complex issues related to our clients' commercial interests, legal position and reputation.
We do not try to be everything to everyone - rather, we strive for excellence in our chosen areas of expertise.
Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice in Sydney is led by five partners: Jonathan Milner, John Mitchell, Susanna Ford, Stephen Lloyd and Ben Friis-O'Toole.
The five partners each practice in the areas of commercial litigation and dispute resolution, whilst having their own area of specialty: Jonathan works across corporate regulatory investigations, corporate recovery, white collar crime and insolvency; John focuses on corporate regulatory investigations, insolvency and reconstruction, and banking and insurance litigation; Susanna's areas of specialisation include regulatory investigations and enforcement action, white collar defence work, litigation with respect to managed investment schemes, financial services and products, including the defence of class actions; and Stephen focusses on insolvency litigation and commercial contractual disputes, as well as regulatory investigations and white collar defence work.
Ben's areas of specialisation include white collar crimes and investigations, restructuring and insolvency and, competition and consumer law.
The partners are supported by a number of talented senior associates, lawyers and graduates.
Lawyers in the group work across a number of partners to ensure they develop a well-rounded, generalist skill set and the ability to service our client base.
The Role We are looking for impressive senior lawyers to join our team in Sydney.
We're looking for individuals who have a bright and inquisitive legal mind, as well as commercial and strategic nous.
You want to feel challenged, to be given opportunities to take on additional responsibility, have autonomy and consistently deliver work of the highest standard.
You're genuinely passionate about commercial Litigation and enjoy having direct client contact.
You want to feel like you are an important member of, and making a meaningful and valued contribution to, a team that is building something exciting and consistently outperforming its competitors.
You are ambitious, enjoy success and are ready to move ahead of the pack.
Specifically, we're looking for lawyers who have: Strong knowledge of commercial Litigation Disputes (minimum four years' post-admission experience gained in private practice) Excellent academic results; Superior analytical, research, communication and drafting skills; The ability to identify the key issues in a legal matter, as well as commercial influences; The ability to work independently, as part of a team, and be proactive about your own development; Experience interacting with a broad range of clients and the ability to build/manage effective working relationships Staff Benefits We offer our lawyers competitive remuneration, a high level of responsibility and autonomy.
Our flexible approach means we reward based on merit and performance.
We also offer a wide range of social and health related benefits to support your wellbeing, such as a fully subsidised corporate gym membership, generous social activities and health and wellbeing programs, outstanding professional and career development opportunities and free legal advice for wills, estate planning and conveyancing.
Applications If you are interested in working at a dynamic firm that has built its success on legal innovation and outstanding career opportunities, please address your letter of application and CV to Radhika Peri, Human Resources Manager.