DLA Piper
Solicitor - Litigation & Regulatory
To be our clients' most trusted legal partner delivering exceptional results globally
Consulting and Professional Services
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business. With offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we represent more clients in a broader range of geographies and practice disciplines than virtually any other law firm in the world.
Our lawyers have wide experience in arbitration, banking, competition and trade, as well as corporate crime and corporate finance. We have strong practices in employment, energy, hospitality and leisure, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions and have developed key teams in pensions, private equity, real estate, tax, and technology.
About the role
We are looking for candidates who are dynamic and motivated, with at least 2 – 4 years PQE experience in private practice. You will be a highly effective communicator and a team player. You will have the opportunity to work with our esteemed Global Co-Chair for Class Actions ad Mass torts, Kieran O’Brien. The successful candidate will be exposed to a variety of complex insurance claims, product liability and class action matters across various sectors including life sciences, manufacturing, sport, insurance and food and beverage.
What you'll be responsible for
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Legal Document Drafting and Review
Draft and review legal documents, such as contracts and policies
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Legal Advice
Write advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of legal issues, including employment law, commercial law, and intellectual property law
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Legal Research
Research and analyze legal issues for clients including case law, regulations, and legal precedents
Skills you'll need
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Decision Making
Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one
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Verbal communication
Speaks clearly to convey information effectively to a target audience
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Problem solving
Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems
Meet the team
