Your role

Our Melbourne Disputes & Investigations practice is expanding and we're recruiting Associates and Senior Associates to join the Group. You'll join our team of experts who assist clients with their complex dispute and investigation matters, within a collaborative environment.

Our Team

Our band-1 Disputes & Investigations practice, as ranked by Chambers Global, act in the most complex, high-value and reputationally significant disputes and investigations in the Australian market. We frequently assist with the Australian component of major international disputes, and have the capacity to conduct matters in jurisdictions throughout Australia and the Asia region.

We act in some of Australia’s most significant commercial disputes, including class actions, corporate disputes and investigations, including inquiries by:

•             ASIC

•             AUSTRAC

•             APRA

•             Australian Securities Exchange

•             Royal Commissions

•             Senate inquiries

Our large team has experience across a range of sectors and includes specialist Disputes & Investigations Partners and Lawyers, supported by Knowledge Management Lawyers, Business Development specialists, Paralegals and Practice Executives. Our clients work with us because of our diverse teams, market leading quality and service and our strong track record acting in large-scale commercial disputes.

Our Disputes & Investigations team works without borders, so you will be able to work on matters in any jurisdiction. This will give you variety in the work that you do and the ability to work with many parts of the firm, each with unique backgrounds and life experiences. Harnessing the many talents of our people helps us connect with our clients, solve complex problems, innovate and attract even more great people. We've long been committed to inclusion and diversity and we're proud that there isn't an 'Allens' type'.

We're able to bring an innovative approach to the way we work too, by leveraging leading technology and expertise to collect, review and analyse vast quantities of documents and data. Through Allens Arrow, we combine low cost document review, AI and predictive coding with legal insight to help clients reduce costs and meet deadlines.

Your Day

The range of services provided by the Allens Disputes & Investigations practice is varied. Your role within our team could typically include advising our clients on:

•             Commercial and contractual disputes

•             Class actions

•             Regulatory inquiries and investigations

•             Corporate crime

•             Royal Commissions / Commissions of Inquiry/coronial inquests

•             Risk and compliance advisory

•             Taxation disputes & Investigations

•             Projects disputes

•             Product liability and product recall

•             Insurance claims and advisory

•             Arbitration

•             Internal investigations

Your Clients

Our team works side by side with clients as they confront the challenges of a constantly changing legal and regulatory landscape, with regulatory reform and new enforcement approaches by regulators high on the agenda.

You will have access to the firm's extensive client base to explore and develop new opportunities and deliver outstanding service. You will act for a wide range of leading Australian and multi-national clients, each with unique and challenging work environments. We mobilise quickly, listen to client concerns and base our recommendations on what's most important to them, ensuring we minimise reputational and legal risk.

About you

You will have:

• Strong technical legal skills in core disputes areas, including legal research and court procedure
• Experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution and / or regulatory investigations, ideally from a leading top tier, national or international firm
• An ability to manage large matters effectively
• Experience and enthusiasm participating in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, article writing, attending industry events and hosting seminars
• A desire and ability to grow, both as a Commercial litigator and leader
• An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks
• A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks
• A willingness to build an understanding of clients and develop effective working relationships

Your development

We are in a significant and exciting growth phase and we are looking to expand our Disputes & Investigations practice with high calibre Associates and Senior Associates. As a member of our experienced and friendly team within Australia's leading law firm, you will be challenged, supported and guided as you continue to learn and develop during your career at Allens.

We will support you on your journey and will give you access to our career framework and a dedicated performance coach when you join, providing a clear understanding of what high performance at each career stage as a lawyer at Allens looks like.

We also recognise that every employee's experience is different, and at Allens we know that successful and enjoyable careers come through your focus and commitment to being the best you can be, in an environment where you are supported and encouraged, and have clarity on key processes and decisions. Our career deal is a key part in achieving this; our deal asks you to take the lead for your career, with us providing the coaching and support to help you meet your goals and aspirations.

Our perks

You will be an integral part of a high performing, national team and have an opportunity to work with genuine market leaders.

At Allens, we provide lifelong learning that develops you personally and professionally, and access to people and leaders who can help you become the best you can be. You'll be given ongoing opportunities to get involved and to take your career all the way.

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration and incentive program, salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work (including pro bono client work) on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues, as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

About Allens

Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future with our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asian region, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like. Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 41 offices in 26 countries. We value personal growth and career progression equally. Through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program, we aim to create future leaders in the legal industry.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please email Zahra NowrouzTafreshi, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant : Zahra. [email protected]

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!