- Civil litigation and regulatory matters;
- Administrative law (including merits and judicial review, as well as advisory work); and
- Commissions, inquiries and investigations.
- Working from one of our other Australian offices (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth); and/or
- A part-time arrangement.
- 4-8 years' commercial/contract claims advisory and dispute resolution experience gained within a top-tier firm, respected mid-tier firm, Commonwealth or State/Territory government or in-house.
- Experience in relation to Commonwealth or State/Territory government procurements/projects claims and disputes is highly desirable.
- We are open to candidates with Commonwealth commercial/contract claims advisory experience who are interested in moving into litigation work.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Superior drafting ability, with strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
- The ability to be team-focused and work collaboratively, providing leadership and mentoring where appropriate.
- Competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- Flexible working;
- Complimentary gym memberships;
- Corporate health plans;
- A global professional development offering for all employees; and
- An industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
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Commercial/Contract Claims Advisory and Dispute Resolution – Senior Associate - Canberra, Australia - Ashurst
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Job Title Commercial/Contract Claims Advisory and Dispute Resolution – Senior Associate Location Canberra Description
About Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit
The Opportunity:
We have an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer with experience in commercial and contract claims advisory and dispute resolution to join our team in Canberra.
Sitting within the Canberra Disputes, Investigations and Advisory team (reporting to Melanie McKean, partner), the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of senior projects/procurement and dispute resolution partners in relation to claims and disputes arising from large procurements and projects (including construction, ICT, and significant asset procurements).
Members of the team also have the opportunity to work on a range of other matters, and across offices, including on:
Candidates with flexible working requirements are encouraged to apply. For the right candidate, we may consider:
More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.
About You:
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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