Norton Rose Fulbright hiring Associate - Disputes (Government Litigation/Tortious Claims) in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | LinkedIn (2024)

DescriptionNorton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the worlds pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers operating from 58 offices worldwide in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Americas and Central Asia.

Recognised for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: government, financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Knowing how our clients businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us.

We are currently looking to recruit an Associate to join our government litigation practice, based in Canberra. Working with Rebecca Whittle, this is a great opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a high performing team with a strong focus on the continuous development of its lawyers.

Requirements:

• A strong desire to work on large-scale, high-value civil litigation
• 1+ years PQE, with experience gained in personal injury, commercial and/or government litigation
• Broad exposure to a range of commercial and/or government litigation
• Excellent written, drafting and verbal communication skills

At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.

We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application/interview process, please contact Scott Baker, Senior Manager, Talent Engagement on +61 02 9330 8578.