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Senior Recruitment Advisor at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
We are seeking Solicitors to join our leading Band 1 and award-winning Dispute Resolution team based in Perth.
In this role you will predominantly work with Anika Sadler, a general litigator with experience dealing with complex disputes across a range of industries and with a focus on restructuring, turnaround and insolvency matters. We are a collaborative team so you will also work closely with other leading commercial disputes partners David John, Dan Dragovic, Liz Macknay and Ante Golem, as well as senior lawyers across the local, national and global group.
You will undertake a range of work that supports local, national and international clients on general commercial litigation including commercial and corporate disputes, contentious regulatory matters (investigations and disputes), class actions, internal investigations, inquiries as well as other complex and strategic disputes.
The role involves delivering outstanding client service, managing files, identifying issues, and proactively offering solutions. You will play an important role in projects to further develop business opportunities with existing and new clients. You will be a key member of a highly motivated and innovative team comprising front-line lawyers and members of our Digital Legal Delivery team, and you will also work with colleagues in our interstate and international offices.
We will provide you with extensive client exposure and opportunities to develop a network of relationships. You will benefit from exceptional learning opportunities working in a team of highly ambitious and collaborative fee-earners.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* an unrestricted Australian or New Zealand practicing certificate;
* at least 2 years' legal experience in delivering technical advice on a range of commercial litigation matters from a leading top tier, national or international private practice; or an in-house environment;
* an excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset;
* a proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team;
* an ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously;
* excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team;
* have a hunger to learn and develop, and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice.
Please include a copy of your LLB, JD or LLM academic transcript(s), including in-progress Masters' transcripts with your application.
The team:
With a multi-disciplinary global disputes team of world-leading sector specialists and regional experts, the Disputes team provides commercial insight and legal advice which is described by Chambers and Partners as a 'Dispute Resolution powerhouse that consistently tops the rankings across the world'.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramers' Disputes group is ranked as a Tier 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Legal 500, 2025) and ranked a Band 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Chambers Asia Pacific 2025).
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.
* 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.
For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Donella Gressieux, Senior Recruitment Advisor on
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.
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Mid-Senior level
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