Associate - Perth, Australia - Allens

Allens

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your role

Our band-1

Disputes & Investigations

practice, as ranked by

Chambers Global

, act in the most complex, high-value and reputationally significant disputes and investigations in the Australian market. We frequently assist with the Australian component of major international disputes and have the capacity to conduct matters in jurisdictions throughout Australia and the Asia region.

Due to significant growth within the practice and a healthy pipeline of work, we are now looking for additional team members to join our Perth team.

At Allens, our structure means you'll get exposure to a number of different Partners within your practice group and a wide variety of work.

We encourage our lawyers to find their niche and specialise in areas they're interested in, while building a strong foundation across their field.

Your role within our team could typically include advising our clients on:

Commercial and contractual disputes
Regulatory inquiries and investigations
Corporate crime
Insolvencies and reconstructions
Internal investigations
Judicial reviews of administrative actions
Royal Commissions / Commissions of Inquiry
Class actions
Product liability and product recall
Taxation disputes and investigations
Risk and compliance advisory
Arbitration

Projects disputes

Insurance claims and advisory

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity however we support flexibility, and would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

We also support a hybrid working model, where working from home, and the office, is part of our norm.

About you:

Experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution and / or regulatory investigations, ideally from a leading top tier, national or international firm
An ability to effectively manage large matters
A desire and ability to grow, both as a commercial litigator and leader
A willingness to learn, grow, network, mentor others; and

Your development

In joining Allens, you will become an integral part of a high-performing firm and work with people and leaders who help you become the best you can be.

You will gain exceptional training that develops you professionally and personally. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you work on the most complex matters in the market.

Our unique Career Deal allows _you_ to take control of _your_ career and provides a transparent approach to career development.

Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support possible secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, inhouse snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our inhouse consulting Psychologist.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible

- parental leave policy

26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
International opportunities: our alliance with
Linklaters

ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.

Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply

The right role for you might be just around the corner

At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia.

The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession.

We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them.

Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 41 offices in 26 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and d