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About the Role
This role is a general commercial disputes position with a focus on complex contractual disputes, regulatory proceedings, and corporate and trust disputes in superior courts across Australia and overseas. It offers an excellent career opportunity for growth and progression in a fast-paced and rewarding environment within a hard-working, high-performing, and collegiate team.
Responsibilities
- Play a crucial role in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team.
- Manage own time effectively and work to deadlines.
- Draft court documents and affidavits.
- Deliver high-quality outcomes to clients.
- Collaborate with team members.
- Engage in direct client and counsel contact.
- Participate in pro-bono and secondment work.
Requirements
- 2-4 years post-admission legal experience in complex commercial litigation.
- Experience in a high-performance environment.
- Strong drafting skills.
- Commitment to technical excellence.
- Team player with a collaborative working style.
- Excellent academic record.
- Strong technical legal skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude.
- Eagerness to learn and grow career with Piper Alderman.
Skills
- Commercial litigation
- Contractual disputes
- Regulatory proceedings
- Corporate disputes
- Trust disputes
- Drafting court documents
- Drafting affidavits
- Time management
- Collaboration
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years post-admission legal experience
Education Level
- Excellent academic record
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing initiatives (Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Generous study support options
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Fun office and team events
- Corporate discounts
- Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- Employee-led Reconciliation Committee
About the Company
- Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne.
- Works with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.
- Promotes a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork.
- Recognizes and supports individuals and invests in their continued professional development.
Equal Opportunity
- Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Aims to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves.
- Values diversity of thought and experience.
- Aims to ensure all people are valued and respected.
- People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.