We're looking for a Senior Associate (5-8 years' PQE) to join our Sydney Competition, Regulatory & Risk team.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join our busy Sydney disputes and insolvency practice. You will be working within an existing team with a collegiate atmosphere and a supportive environment, working closely with senior practitioners as well as senior members of the Bar. You will have an opportunity to have day to day carriage of matters, a high degree of autonomy, and career development.
We provide a broad scope of legal services across a range of industries however, our key focus areas are commercial litigation, insolvency, dispute resolution, shareholders disputes, general contractual disputes, and corporate regulatory investigations and prosecutions. We are currently involved in a number of high-profile insolvencies and commercial disputes, as well as regulatory investigations.
Our team is recognised for its agile and down to earth approach, and the depth and breadth of this practice group cannot be overstated. The right candidate will find this role highly rewarding.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for candidates with between 5 and 8 years PQE who have demonstrable litigation and/or insolvency experience.
Candidates should have the following abilities:
Deliver high-quality legal services commensurate with your level of experience
Maintain and foster existing client relationships
Support Partners / Special Counsel and other practice group members to achieve group goals involving delivery of legal services
Participate in professional development activities when required
Litigation experience including: briefing counsel, drafting Court Documents including pleadings, affidavits, applications, and corresponding with opposing counsel, Courts and Tribunals
Be able to clearly articulate technical arguments
Research complex legal matters and provide concise and accurate summaries and advice to senior practitioners and clients.
You will also:
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be able to manage workflow and deadlines with minimum supervision in a busy but supportive litigation practice
Be a team player who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and assist as required by the team during periods of peak workflow
Be able to receive and assimilate feedback from senior practice members
Adds to positive office culture
Have a can-do attitude
Seek assistance and guidance in areas of uncertainty
What We Offer
We take a team-oriented approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential.
In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and strategic support and mentorship through our ‘open door’ access policy.
We are committed to your health and wellbeing and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
Flexible working arrangements;
Dress for your day;
Discounted health insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
Study and exam leave;
Competitive referral bonus; and
Other amazing perks!
All applications must include a CV, Cover Letter, and Academic Transcript addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
Please note that applications made through recruiters will not be considered.