We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join DLA Piper's global Litigation and Regulatory team to be based in Perth.As one of the largest practices in the World, DLA Piper's network of disputes lawyers across more than 40 countries provides unrivalled multijurisdictional coverage and experience for our clients.
It also provides you with an exceptional opportunity to develop your career in the specialist practice area, working on high-profile mandates and leveraging our global platform.
Our growth in the sector is directly linked to our clients' growing needs – we have expanded to support our clients who want consistent, high-quality advice everywhere they operate.You will be working closely with a team of highly regarded Partners, including Jock Inness-Campbell who has worked with DLA Piper for almost 20 years.
In this role, you will work across a broad range of complex matters including general commercial litigation, insurance, professional indemnity, complex liability disputes, and regulatory matters.We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies.
We have, however, given an indicative PQE as an approximate guide for applicants.
Candidates who have between 1 and 3 years' PQE are likely to have the right level of knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to undertake this role.
Characteristics suited to the role include:Be a qualified lawyer, ideally qualified in Australia or a Commonwealth jurisdictionHave previous experience in a Litigation role, preferably insurance and professional indemnityExcellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-workingProvide a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and respond effectively to requests from internal and external clientsProactive and innovativeOUR VALUESIn 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 thoughtfullyBe Collaborative
– we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationshipsBe Bold
– we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutionsBe Exceptional
– we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectationsDIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONAt DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpin 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 WORKINGWe recognize 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 SCREENINGIn 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.
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