Multiple Opportunities (Associate to Senior Associate)

Responsibilities

• Team: Working with and delegating to junior lawyers and willingness to help partners/special counsel manage the team and foster teamwork.
• Client Management: Liaising directly with regional and global clients and ability to build a trusted adviser relationship. We will support you to be actively involved in business development work.
• Supervising Discovery: Superior skills related to managing e-discovery and electronic data collection in the context of litigation.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication is essential, both in conveying legal advice to clients and in negotiating with opposing parties.
• Candidate profile
• Suitable candidates will be Australian or dual qualified and have experience gained in an international or leading national firm.
• Prior experience working on litigation matters and defending claims in courts and tribunals in Australia, and a commitment to technical excellence.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their needs and with the assistance of the partner, actively developing client relationships.
• A keen interest in professional development, and confidence to assist develop client relationships.
• The desire to contribute and thrive in a high performing team environment.
• Why Join Us?
• At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:
• Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Additional leave benefit - Senior lawyers receive an additional paid 5 day leave allowance annually.
• Performance Bonuses - Structured and generous bonus schemes in place, to ensure our lawyers feel rewarded for their contributions.
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Wellbeing Benefits - $750 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program - Participate in client-facing events across Australia and abroad with opportunities to explore our international offices.
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Additional Information

Clyde & Co is undergoing growth in our Melbourne office and is set to expand further. We are currently looking for lawyers from Associate to Senior Associate level. Our clients include local and global organisations who operate in a legal landscape which is more vibrant and dynamic than ever, with business leaders required to navigate regional variations in commercial practice, increased compliance and regulation, and the complexities of international investment. About the Role and Team The Melbourne practice is broad and will involve you working across a range of commercial disputes and contentious insurance matters including in casualty, professional indemnity, and directors' and officers' insurance coverage and defence work, with a particular focus on high-value, strategic claims, claims involving significant stakeholder involvement, and claims arising from emerging risks, including AI. The client base is wide and encompasses major Australian and London Market underwriters and large corporations. Leading specialists in their field, Darryl Smith (Partner and Australia Co-Lead for AI & Legal Technology) and Ross Donaldson (Partner) foster a culture which is collegiate and positive, and you will be exposed to an excellent depth of mentoring together with career development opportunities. We are open to hearing from people from general disputes and insurance litigation backgrounds. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team environment, and you will work closely with other offices across the globe, therefore sharing of knowledge, team inclusion, accountability and a track record of success as a team player are key requirements.

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