Solicitor - Dispute Resolution

About the role

We are seeking a Solicitor (2-4 years PQE) with a litigation background, to join our leading Dispute Resolution team in Perth. Working under the guidance of Partner James Wang, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a top-tier firm, working on high profile matters in a friendly and supportive team environment. Be involved in undertaking advisory work and conducting litigation in relation to shareholder and Board disputes, director/officer duties disputes, property disputes, general corporate disputes, complex contractual disputes, environmental and heritage investigations and prosecutions, schemes of arrangement and defamation matters.

You will have

• Excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to contribute to the delivery of prompt and commercially astute advice.
• First rate experience of drafting documents (including pleadings, submissions, witness statements, affidavits etc).
• Experience in litigation, assisting clients in the resolution of complex disputes (through contested or negotiated processes).
• Strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with clients.
• Team focus and the ability facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships.
• A willingness to embrace new technologies, including AI enabled legal tools, as part of your ongoing professional development.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We've been part of Australia's story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters. Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It's a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

How to apply

Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link and completing an online application form. For further information on this role, please contact Steph McKenzie (Senior Resourcing Consultant) on ***email_hidden***

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons. We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [email protected]