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This is a Senior Lawyer / Senior Associate (3-6PQE) - Commercial Litigation (Class Actions & Product Liability) role with Clayton Utz based in Sydney, NSW, AU Clayton Utz Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Lawyer / Senior Associate (3-6PQE) - Commercial Litigation (Class Actions & Product Liability) role at Clayton Utz The Role Our renowned Dispute Resolution practice in Sydney is seeking a talented Senior Lawyer to join the team on a full-time basis. Under the leadership of Partners Greg Williams and Alex Rose, you will have the opportunity to deepen your litigation and disputes experience on some of the country's largest class actions and product liability cases. In this specialised, high performing, and collaborative team, this role will see you also act on product regulatory issues for clients across multiple sectors including life sciences, automotive and financial services. The work includes a range of litigious and other contentious commercial matters. Specifically, this role will see you drafting correspondence, preparing advice, day to day management of files, liaising with counsel and assisting with the preparation of final and interlocutory proceedings as well as evidence. You will enjoy the benefits of a close-knit and collaborative team, where your professional development will be actively sponsored by the Partners and other experienced senior practitioners. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: 3-6 years' experience as a Lawyer in a leading commercial litigation practice; Exposure to class actions or large-scale commercial litigation matters; Familiarity with Supreme/Federal Court litigation; Strong academic results; Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; and A collaborative and pro-active approach. In addition to this, we're looking for someone who thrives on working within a team and taking responsibility for their work and role. The Dispute Resolution Group The Clayton Utz Litigation and Class Actions team forms a top-tier and market-leading commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice, the largest in Australia. Our reputation for undertaking the most complex, significant and high-profile matters, and delivering excellent results for our clients, is second to none. For further information, please visit our Litigation and dispute resolution showcase page on LinkedIn. LI-NS1 How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Clayton Utz team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ✍️ Drafting correspondence Managing files Preparing proceedings Key Strengths ⚖️ Commercial litigation experience Class actions exposure ️ Interpersonal skills ️ Supreme/Federal Court familiarity Strong academic results Collaborative approach Why Clayton Utz is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Clayton Utz not with Hatch.