Disputes & Regulatory Legal Counsel - in-house

A unique opportunity has arisen for a 5-8 year PAE commercial litigator to join the in-house team of a growing professional services firm. Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel as their 2IC, you will work collaboratively & oversee the work of two other Legal Counsel in relation to commercial litigation, class actions & regulatory disputes work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic management of complex, large-scale commercial disputes, across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region;
• Responding to queries/claims from regulators & handling compliance issues.
• Assisting with a range of litigious issues including professional negligence, class actions, regulatory/ASIC, general corporations act and audit negligence claims.
• Deal with complex and challenging legal disputes as a trusted advisor.
• Providing strategic advice to the business and liaising closely with the wider global team.

Key Requirements:
 You will possess:

• A minimum of 5-8 years’ PAE (Senior Associate level) in general commercial litigation gained within a top-tier, mid-tier or global disputes practice.
• Prior expertise in audit negligence would be preferable.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to think on your feet.
• Managerial/mentorship capabilities.
• Strong interpersonally with an ability to build effective relationships with both internal & external stakeholders.

In return, you will receive:
 

• A competitive remuneration package;
• Opportunity for promotion internally.
• A friendly, collegiate and supportive working environment.
• A host of other benefits including flexible working.

 
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Camilla Overall on 0291952981/0421 171 391.