Solicitor, Disputes at Herbert Smith Freehills

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Litigation, Regulatory Investigations, Crisis Prevention, Complex Contracts, Financial Services Regulation, Contentious Financial Crime, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Strategic Advice, Autonomy, Problem Solving, Innovative Mindset, Client-Centered Approach, Commercial Mindset, Deadline Management

Industry

Law Practice

Description

The Opportunity We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Band 1 and award-winning Dispute Resolution team in Sydney. In this role you will work closely with the highly ranked Partner and Section Head, Bryony Adams, in a close-knit and personable team. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a market-leading team with a global network, while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit, collaborative team with high levels of involvement and exposure to varied matters. What you’ll do In joining this team, you will be a generalist commercial litigator working across a broad range of complex commercial litigation and regulatory investigations. This close-knit team works very collaboratively, while also offering a good level of autonomy. Every day bring new challenges, from large-scale litigation to smaller matters you’ll run autonomously, giving you the chance to develop a diverse skillset. In this role you will: Advise on a broad range of complex and high-profile disputes, including: Large-scale commercial litigation Alternative dispute resolution Regulatory investigations involving ASIC, ACCC, APRA and OIAC. Work on matters involving: Statutory licensing regimes Financial services regulation Crisis prevention and management Complex commercial contracts and associated issues Contentious financial crime issues. Work with clients across a range of industries including healthcare, financial services, government, entertainment and betting sectors. Collaborate closely with team members contributing to strategy and case preparation. Contribute to strategic advice on matters that have not yet headed to a formal dispute. What you’ll bring 2 to 5 years of experience as a lawyer. Demonstrable exposure to a range of commercial litigation matters and a genuine interest in law and strategy. Experience gained in a top-tier, national or international disputes team. Admission to practice in Australia or NZ, and a strong academic background. Sharp attention to detail and a practical, commercial mindset. An ability to manage competing deadlines and complex matters. Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in working as part of a cohesive and collaborative team. A commitment to our firm values of Human, Bold and Outstanding. An innovative mindset. What you can expect from us We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here. Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. Apply now with your resume and academic transcript, or contact Tamara Salem, Recruitment Manager (tamara.salem@hsf.com) for a confidential discussion. Team Disputes Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Responsibilities

As a Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team, you will advise on complex commercial litigation and regulatory investigations. You will work collaboratively with team members while also managing your own matters autonomously.