Associate - Perth, Australia - Allens

Allens

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Perth, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 495115

Work type:
Permanent - Full time

Location:
Perth

Categories:
Experienced Lawyers

About Allens

Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work.

From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asian region, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like.

Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 41 offices in 26 countries.

We value personal growth and career progression equally.

Through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program, we aim to create future leaders in the legal industry.

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.

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
Internal investigations
Royal Commissions / Commissions of Inquiry/coronial inquests
Class actions
Product liability and product recall
Taxation disputes & 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 larger 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 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