To be our clients' most trusted legal partner delivering exceptional results globally.
DLA Piper
Solicitor
DLA Piper is a global law firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business. With offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we represent more clients in a broader range of geographies and practice disciplines than virtually any other law firm in the world.
Our lawyers have wide experience in arbitration, banking, competition and trade, as well as corporate crime and corporate finance. We have strong practices in employment, energy, hospitality and leisure, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions and have developed key teams in pensions, private equity, real estate, tax, and technology.
About the role
DLA Piper understands that you're building a future, which is why we encourage you to reach your full potential. To explore the opportunities and choices that shape your individual career journey.
Here, personal growth goes hand in hand with professional development. That's our commitment. This is your opportunity.
DLA Piper's Litigation and Regulatory practice is looking for a Solicitor to join their growing Melbourne team. You will be part of one of the largest Litigation and Regulatory practices in the world with dedicated lawyers working across key global jurisdictions.
We are looking for candidates who are dynamic and motivated, with at least 2 – 4 years PQE experience in private practice. You will be a highly effective communicator and a team player. The successful candidate will be exposed to a variety of complex insurance claims, product liability and class action matters across various sectors including life sciences, manufacturing, sport, insurance and food and beverage.
You will also have access to our DLA Piper Career Academies and an award-winning international development forum designed to cultivate high performance and support your career goals.
At DLA Piper, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.
If you're a motivated and high performing Solicitor, ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Be part of a team that thrives on complex challenges and delivering exceptional results. We're trusted advisors, innovators and game changers and now, we're asking you to join us and be part of our success.
Together, we can make business better. Apply now and be part of our future.
OUR VALUES
In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:
Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully.
Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships.
Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions.
Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone's voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.
Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that's why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
HYBRID WORKING
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.
What you'll be responsible for
Legal Research: Conduct legal and factual research to collate findings, and inform business and legal decisions.
Legal Operations: Review laws and standards to implement, update and maintain the organization's policies, standards, and procedures.
Legal Advisory and Risk Management: Advise on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the business and its offerings.
Skills you'll need
Negotiation: Persuades others to shift their views and/or behaviours with the goal of reaching consensus.
Critical thinking: Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight.
Attention to detail: Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables.
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