Lawyer - Litigation Insolvency and Regulatory Group

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Title:                         

Lawyer

Department:     

Litigation, Insolvency and Regulatory Group (LIRG)

Position Description:

Lawyer with 3-5 years PQE in commercial litigation and/or insolvency law.  This role sits within the Litigation, Insolvency and Regulatory Group (LIRG) and will work alongside directors and senior lawyers on a breadth of high-quality commercial litigation and insolvency work.

PRACTICE GROUP OVERVIEW

The team conducts a broad range of commercial litigation, insolvency and regulatory work in Australia.  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 LIRG team advises and acts for companies, company administrators, company directors, creditors, receivers and liquidators in relation to asset and debt recovery; bankruptcy; company administration, receivership and liquidation; corporate and personal financial stress; security enforcement; and work-out opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Day to day carriage of a broad range of commercial litigation matters including commercial disputes, shareholder disputes, estate litigation, class actions, regulatory examinations, investigations and other proceedings

Day to day carriage of insolvency related Court applications and proceedings including winding up proceedings, insolvent trading claims, voidable transactions, preference claims and public examinations

Appearances in Supreme Court of New South Wales and Federal Court of Australia in proceedings of various kinds, both with and without counsel as required

Liaise with and advise clients regarding their rights, obligations, alternatives and prospects

Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavit evidence, subpoenas, notices to produce and other Court documents

Brief, confer with and instruct counsel

Supervise junior lawyers and paralegals

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Clients

Senior Lawyers

Lawyers and legal support staff

Business Support

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Hold a current Australian practising certificate with approximately 3-5 years’ experience predominantly as a commercial litigation and/or insolvency lawyer

Ability to multi-task in support of competing demands and maintain composure

Understand and appreciate 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

Strong verbal and written communication skills

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

High attention to detail

Able to analyse and solve complex legal problems and identify commercial issues

Well-developed analytical, research and communication skills contributing to the delivery of prompt, high quality work

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff across all channels

Strong commitment to client service

As the lawyer progresses, to initiate business development activities with clients and obtain further work directly from clients

Share information and contribute to the dissemination of knowledge across the team

Contribute to internal processes and Watson Mangioni events (e.g. CPD activities, firm business development functions and staff functions)

Work well under pressure, effectively prioritise workload

Maintain a high level of understanding of the Watson Mangioni systems and procedures

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.

This position description is a general guide to the position and may change from time to time.

Watson Mangioni requires directors and staff to maintain a professional standard of dress, appearance and behaviour during work and at work related functions.

Company info

Watson Mangioni.
Phone : 61 2 9262 6666
Fax : 61 2 9262 2626
Website : https://www.wmlaw.com.au