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Associate/ Senior Associate (Litigation)
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Looking for an opportunity to deepen your involvement in complex litigation? Want to join a firm that is actively seeking to improve the way commercial and tax disputes are run?
The role
We are seeking a talented and driven litigation lawyer with 3–5 years PQE to join Aptum in our Melbourne office. This role will see you play a key role in medium-large scale commercial and tax disputes, advising a diverse client base including corporates, high-net-worth individuals and international clients conducting litigation in Australia.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of high-stakes commercial disputes in superior courts including shareholder conflicts, corporate fraud and regulatory disputes. In parallel, you will be involved tax controversy, including disputes with the ATO, administrative reviews before the ART, and litigation in the Federal Court.
You will be an integral part of a close-knit team that prides itself on delivering high-quality, personalised dispute resolution services.The role also provides opportunities to contribute to thought leadership, business development, and mentoring junior team members.
This position is ideal for someone looking to extend themselves with challenging and dynamic legal work, and to be in an environment that supports professionals to do their best work.
About Aptum
Aptum is a specialist dispute resolution and litigation firm. Aptum works in complex commercial and tax disputes, originating both in Australia and overseas, operating primarily in the County, Supreme and Federal Courts.
Aptum was established to challenge the accepted norms, practices and traditional behaviours of litigation, creating better experiences both for clients and people working in the law.
People at Aptum share a genuine passion for changing the way litigation is conducted in Australia, and our non-traditional approach is a true reflection of this.Aptum is just one of four disputes firms in Australia with a verified top percentile client satisfaction score from leading legal directory, Legal 500.
What to expect
To be mentored by industry-leading, Doyles Guide recognised litigators who have spent years at the Victorian Bar and ATO.
To beencouragedto do thesubstantive, strategic legal thinking, drafting pleadings and other court documents in-house.
To work closely withour practice leads and directors and to be asked for a contribution.
To share our passion for excellence and evolvingthe waylitigationis done.
To work somewhere that understands that you have a life beyond the law.
To stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone and develop your confidence as litigator.
How to apply
Reach out and introduce yourself to our Chief Marketing Officer, Marita Evans at marita@aptumlegal.com.au. Feel free to share your CV and some topline information about yourself.
We appreciate that exploring new opportunities can be sensitive. Rest assured that all conversations will remain strictly confidential.
We look forward to hearing from motivated candidates who are ready to take the next step in their career as litigators.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Legal
Industries Legal Services
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