About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Associate lawyer with minimum 5 years' post qualification experience to become a fundamental part of a large commercial litigation team. This opportunity involves working directly within our four Partner Financial Institutions, Directors & Officers practice with exposure to large scale, complex, high value, multi-party, multi-jurisdiction litigation. You will join a fast-paced practice with involvement in a range of general commercial litigation matters, including for corporations, directors and officers and insurers. The nature and size of the team will mean that you are actively participating in all aspects of matters allowing you to make a significant contribution to their outcome. This role will give you the opportunity for client contact and exposure and allow you to continue to develop your professional and personal brand.

About You

At Senior Associate level, you are a solid commercial litigator with between 5-8 years of experience. Australian or overseas qualified lawyers are welcome to apply. Other criteria include:

- A solid general commercial litigation background gained from a top tier private practice environment from either Australia or overseas
- Highly refined communication skills for dealing with Counsel on a daily basis and across a large group of solicitors across multi-party litigation
- Experience working with, and analysing, high volume data sets and evidence, on a cross-border basis
- Precise, clear drafting skills
- Strong time management skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet deliverables to a very high standard
- Team player with great collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently




- Commercial awareness and confidence in building rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partners, actively developing client relationships
- For more senior lawyers, the ability to lead, delegate and for all candidates, to foster a positive team environment

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

A Note on Privacy

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it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

Company Culture

We're a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we're so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. Find out more about our firm. It's an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you'll work in a rapid-paced workplace with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Explore where you could work with us. Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm's continued success and growth. With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you're based, you'll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Discover where we are based. Here, you're in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success. Learn more about life with us.

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📌 Senior Associate (5PQE+), Financial Institutions, Directors & Officers (New South Wales)
🏢 ClydeAustralia
📍 New South Wales