Associate: Disputes

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work, and why we attract a diverse group of people.

Our Opportunity

We are currently looking for an Associate to join our Australian disputes practice, in our Sydney office.

We are looking for Associates who have good judgment, excellent analytical skills, and broad subject matter experience across construction, regulatory issues (especially ACCC, ASIC and AER), private international law, public international law, insurance, contract, corporate and other typical commercial issues (including tech regulatory).

We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.



The continued growth of the team will provide fantastic career progression opportunities. We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters, a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.

Duties and Accountabilities

- Develop claims and disputes strategy for clients involved in major projects and oversee counsel and experts to implement strategy.
- Draft motions, trial briefs, examination outlines and other documents for domestic and international matters.
- Guide clients through regulatory investigations.
- Coordinate experts and Counsel engagements.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes Required

- 1-2 years of litigation/law firm experience
- Australian qualified (or willing to re-qualify in Australia)
- Team player, who adopts a ‘firm/team first’ mindset
- Valuable understanding of the key risks and issues involved in multi-party construction
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks
- Outstanding communication skills
- Self-starter and takes ownership of career development
- Resilient, solutions-focused and can work effectively and productively under pressure
- Client service focus

Location and Benefits

- This is a Senior Associate role based in Sydney
- You will be supported by a competitive salary, hybrid working environment and other benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Education:

- Bachelor Degree (Required)

Work Location: In person

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