A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in our Perth office for a
high performing Senior Litigation Associate with an interest in
energy, competition, and/or regulatory law, to join #TeamSPB.
In this role, you will work within our full-service Energy &
Natural Resources team working directly with two experienced energy
and regulatory partners and a team of high performing associates,
advising a variety of clients including corporate, government and
regulators, such as the Economic Regulation Authority, on a range of
complex commercial and regulatory advice and disputes matters.
To succeed in this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years'
experience in general litigation, and/or competition or regulatory
matters. Experience in energy law will be advantageous. You will be
able to apply superior analytical skills on matters of any complexity,
provide integral strategic and creative thinking to complex matters
and areas of law, work independently with minimal supervision, and be
able to supervise and mentor more junior associates.
You will also be bright, self-motivated, innovative, commercially
savvy and a strong communicator, as well as be technically excellent
with a high level of attention to detail, and a genuine passion for
the law.
In addition, you will have enthusiasm to play an active role in firm
citizenship initiatives, including our DEI, ESG and Pro Bono
initiatives, as well as providing mentorship to others and being a
supportive and collaborative colleague.
We are keen to consider interstate candidates, so if you're not
currently based in Perth but are interested in relocating, we want to
hear from you. We are also open to discussions of part-time hours.
With stunning new offices and a collaborative and supportive firm
culture that emphasises diversity and wellbeing, you will truly enjoy
coming to work.
Our award winning, collaborative culture
With over 1,500 lawyers in more than 40 offices across four
continents we are one of the world's strongest and most diverse law
firms. Squire Patton Boggs is a progressive firm with a strong
integrated global platform. We provide unrivaled access to expertise
and invaluable connections, locally or globally. With our longstanding
'one-firm firm' philosophy, we work together to build trusted
relationships globally with each other and our clients, giving our
clients the best we have to offer.
We are committed and passionate about driving forwards diversity,
equity and inclusion (DEI) progress within our own firm and within the
communities where we practice. We champion open dialogue,
collaboration and we focus on our commitment to ensuring equal
opportunities to all.
We promote a productive and supportive culture where everyone is
encouraged to live our firm values and be accountable for our actions.
Our core values of Collaboration,
Professionalism, Excellence,
Diversity, and Responsibility, have
been created directly by our people and it is being accountable for
our values that make them really work.
Clients recognise us as being different to other law firms; that it
is being Commercial, Connected and
Committed that differentiates us and what they want
to be a part of.
Transform Your Career. Shape Our Future!
So join us today, transform your career and be part of our amazing
culture! You will also enjoy a range of staff benefits including:
ongoing training and development, a corporate health and wellbeing
program including an annual health and wellbeing allowance, regular
social and firm sponsored events, one paid volunteer day per year, and more.
We prefer to deal with you directly. Please submit your CV for
consideration by clicking on the 'Apply' button below. If you would
like further information, please contact Claire Ferguson on +61 8 9429
7422 for a highly confidential discussion.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must be
legally permitted to work in Australia.
Squire Patton Boggs is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Squire Patton Boggs is recognised as a Gold Mental Health First
Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Australia for our
strong commitment to the mental health of all employees.
We are a firm who values diversity, so we welcome applications
from candidates from all backgrounds and identities, including
those who are culturally diverse, neurodiverse and/or who identify
as LGBTQI+.
