Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Dispute Resolution (Canberra)

About Thomson Geer Thomson Geer is a leading national commercial law firm with offices in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. The firm has over 800 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients – their success is our priority. This focus on client value is a key reason for our success. At Thomson Geer, we are looking for candidates who are client focused, commercially minded, and who work well in a team environment.

What we Offer As a leading national firm, we offer an opportunity to work with a strong and established client base, genuine growth trajectories, and a variety of benefits including: interesting and challenging pro‑bono opportunities, flexible working, generous parental leave, flu vaccinations and skin checks annually, study assistance, sophisticated employee assistance program, corporate discounts, variety of social activities including EOFY and end of year functions, sporting teams and much more.

We have a collaborative approach to all we do, based fundamentally on openness, transparency, respect and accountability, so that our team is taken care and we get the best outcomes for our clients.

The Role We are currently seeking a Senior Associate (6+ years PAE) or Special Counsel (8+ years PAE) to join our Dispute Resolution practice in Canberra working with Melanie McKean, Rob Andersen, and Thomas Gaffney. The successful candidate will work in a cohesive team on a broad range of government‑focused litigation and disputes work, including class actions, complex civil claims, regulatory litigation, complex commercial disputes (including claims, negotiations, mediations and arbitrations on large‑scale construction, infrastructure, IT and material projects), merits and judicial review work, investigations, royal commissions and parliamentary inquiries, and advice for clients in those areas.

We welcome part‑time applications.

The Applicant To be successful in this role, you will:

have 6+ years post‑admission experience (experience in private practice, AGS or a Crown Solicitor's Office will be highly regarded);

be committed to progressing your career in disputes and litigation;

be team oriented with a strong work ethic;

be client focussed and with strong client connections;

have the ability to work autonomously;

be committed to developing our team through strong mentoring skills;

have strong commercial awareness;

be interested in the challenges facing our clients;

be able to interact confidently with clients and build effective working relationships;

hold, or be eligible to obtain, a security clearance from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

What you need to do If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your application.

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