Senior Associate | Disputes and Investigations | Perth
* Recognised in the AFR BOSS Magazine's Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025
* Clear pathways for career development and progression
* A truly flexible workplace and nationally collaborative culture
About you
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate to join our growing Disputes and Investigations team based in Perth. You will be joining a highly regarded team where you can learn from experts and build a long-term career as well as mentoring junior lawyers and support staff.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following qualities:
* 5+ years post admission general litigation experience, with preference given to previous experience in banking litigation and insolvency and mortgage enforcement
* Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
* A team player who relishes the opportunity to develop your career and use your initiative
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders
* Demonstrated skillset to manage timeframes and proactively manage priorities within a team
Your role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Associate with +5 years of post-admission experience to join our established Disputes and Investigation practice group.
Working with leading Partners, Susan Forrest and Sonia Apikian, you will gain valuable exposure to a range of different matters and clients and work as part of a dynamic team environment.
The group works in the areas of recoveries, banking litigation and insolvency, representing local and national clients. The team delivers proven strategic and commercial outcomes to clients through the application of comprehensive legal, forensic, investigative and evidentiary skills.
Day to day, you will:
* Provide advice and management of secured recovery matters
* Assist in negotiations with other parties
* Draft a wide range of documents and correspondence, including:
* Court documents and pleadings
* Letters of demand and breach notices
* Deeds of Settlement and Forbearance
* Preparing briefs to Counsel, instructing Counsel and assisting with mediation
* Appear in Court, including preparing submissions
* Have responsibility for your own files (under supervision and guidance) with direct client relationship management
About Gadens
Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.
At Gadens, we:
* Develop and inspire our people
* Do the right thing and make an impact
* Work with quality clients in our chosen markets
* Solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
* Are a widely recognised and respected brand.
We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit www.gadens.com
What we offer
* 30 weeks paid parental leave – Our market leading policy includes 30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff, with no tenure required. This includes superannuation contributions while on parental leave, an external coach to support through various stages of parental leave and support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment.
* Flexibility – Hybrid working arrangements. This includes flexible working hours as well as equipment to support working from home.
* Annual leave - Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of annual leave a year as well as a gifted day of leave for your birthday month which we call "Gadens day"
* Health & Wellbeing – We offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits to empower and support our people including, regular social events, employee assistant program, bonus program for non-fee earners, discounted private health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, recognition awards and much more!
* Learning & Development – We promote a culture of continuous learning opportunities including access to professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring study support as well for further education.
* Community involvement – We give back to the community through our well-established pro bono program as well as staff volunteering initiatives.
We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit www.gadens.com
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