Lawyer - Litigation Insolvency Regulatory Group

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The Role
We are currently seeking a Lawyer with 3-5 years’ PQE in commercial litigation and/or insolvency law.  This role sits within the Litigation, Insolvency and Regulatory Group and will work alongside directors and senior lawyers on a breadth of high-quality commercial litigation and insolvency work.
The Team
Watson Mangioni’s Litigation, Insolvency, Regulatory Group (LIRG) conducts a broad range of commercial litigation, insolvency and regulatory work.  Areas of specialist expertise include contract disputes; corporations law; shareholder and partnership disputes; trade practices, corporations law, intellectual property, real property, professional negligence, employment and estate law.
The group advises and acts for many ASX listed companies, corporate advisors, professional firms, insolvency practitioners, large private companies and high net worth families and individuals.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Day to day carriage, under the supervision of a senior lawyer, of a broad range of commercial litigation matters including commercial disputes, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, regulatory examinations, investigations and other proceedings.
Drafting and serve statutory demands and bankruptcy notices and pursue winding up proceedings and creditor’s petitions.
Appearances in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the Federal Court of Australia in proceedings of various kinds, both with and without counsel as required.
Liaising with and advise clients regarding their rights, obligations, alternatives and prospects.
Preparing pleadings, motions, affidavit evidence, subpoenas, notices to produce and other court documents.
Briefing, conferring with and instructing counsel.
Qualifications, skills & experience
Required qualifications, skills and experience include:
A current Australian practising certificate with approximately 3-5 years’ PQE predominantly as a commercial litigation and/or insolvency lawyer.
Ability to manage competing tasks and priorities.
Understanding and appreciation of the importance of confidentiality in areas of particular commercial and client sensitivity.
Organised and methodical with the ability to multi-task.
Self-sufficient with a common-sense approach.
High proficiency in MS Office suite.
Proven team management skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
A commitment to high work standards and strong attention to detail.
A proactive and forward-thinking attitude, adopting tasks with a can-do attitude.
A willingness to learn and develop others through mentoring and training.
An ability to be agile and work well in a team environment.
About Watson Mangioni
Watson Mangioni has built a strong reputation in the Sydney legal market for providing quality services in our specialist areas. Over many years, we have and continue to act for many ASX listed companies, corporate advisors, professional firms, large private companies and high net worth families and individuals.
From major high-profile business transactions and commercial disputes to private confidential matters, we have the expertise and experience to provide trusted and valued legal services resulting in long lasting relationships with our clients and contacts.
Watson Mangioni operates in a modern incorporated flat business structure. We employ highly skilled, enthusiastic and experienced lawyers and support staff who want to work in a practice which conducts high quality corporate and commercial legal work.
Watson Mangioni is a successful, commercially oriented legal practice which enjoys a quality of clients, work, environment and people second to none. Our size means that your voice will be heard, and your achievements recognised and rewarded. We believe in opportunity and individual development and improvement.
To Apply
If you are self-motivated and excited by the opportunities a career at Watson Mangioni could offer you, we would like to hear from you! Please click on the Apply Now icon to start the online application process. For a confidential discussion and further information, please ****.

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