Litigation Law Graduate

A unique opportunity exists in ABL's Sydney office for a law graduate to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. This role would suit either a graduate or someone who has recently commenced their career and is looking to join private practice. Graduates across our Melbourne and Sydney offices will receive PLT and specialised in‑house training. A Bit About Us Arnold Bloch Leibler is renowned as the commercial law firm that clients turn to for advice and support on their most complex legal matters, high stakes transactions, disputes and commercial decisions. We are best known for our work with highly entrepreneurial businesses (ASX listed, and family owned) and high‑wealth private clients, and our unparalleled public interest law practice. We also advise international enterprises and individuals from the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East with interests in Australia and enjoy long‑standing relationships with leading hedge funds, private equity firms, insolvency practitioners, accountants, private bankers and law firms across the globe. The firm is at the cutting edge of law and its implications for businesses, individuals and Australian society as a whole. Our internal structure is different from our competitors. Our lawyers are trained to be ‘generalist specialists’ and are able to straddle a range of different legal problems, as opposed to simply specialising in a narrow field. The feedback from our lawyers indicates that, whilst more challenging, the satisfaction that comes from achieving outstanding outcomes on our clients’ most complex matters is rewarding. They say this approach propels their career development beyond what they imagined possible. The Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice in Sydney is led by five partners: Jonathan Milner, John Mitchell, Susanna Ford, Stephen Lloyd and Ben Friis‑O’Toole. Jonathan works across corporate regulatory investigations, corporate recovery, white‑collar crime and insolvency; John focuses on corporate regulatory investigations, insolvency and reconstruction, and banking and insurance litigation; Stephen focusses on insolvency litigation and commercial contractual disputes, as well as regulatory investigations and white‑collar defence work; Susanna’s areas of specialisation include regulatory investigations and enforcement action, white‑collar defence work, litigation with respect to managed investment schemes, financial services and products, including the defence of class actions; Ben’s areas of specialisation include white‑collar crimes and investigations, restructuring and insolvency and, competition and consumer law. Partners are supported by senior associates, lawyers and graduates working across a number of partners to develop a well‑rounded, generalist skill set. The role We're looking for an outstanding graduate who is a self‑starter with highly developed analytical skills, an eye for detail and strong interpersonal skills. You have an exceptional legal mind, as well as commercial and strategic nous. You Will Have completed your law degree and achieved excellent academic results; achieved strong results with a genuine passion for this subject matter; an ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, clearly and concisely; strong interpersonal skills; excellent attention to detail; an ability to understand and identify the key issues in a legal matter; good judgement and common sense; the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and a passion for a career in commercial law. The Law Graduate program We are proud to offer a unique approach to graduate development, combining both a carefully curated in‑house graduate program delivered by our partners which dovetails with our Practical Legal Training (PLT). Introduced in 2025, our program is contemporary and integrated. It has been designed to ensure that as a law graduate, you will gain an exceptional foundation with hands‑on experience and practical skills tailored to launch your legal career. Our in‑house graduate training program will see you work with each practice area with the learning plan curated to complement and strengthen the foundations of our generalist specialist approach. All training is conducted on‑site at ABL. Partners will invest in your development and get you involved in a wide variety of matters throughout your graduate year. You will benefit from real work experience and direct client contact that sets you apart from your peers in the profession. Benefits dedicated in‑house supervised legal training program delivered by partners; ongoing training through the firm's professional development program; a fully subsidised corporate gym membership and wellness programme; in‑house fully subsidised café; prime CBD location; free legal advice for wills estate and conveyancing; and discounted corporate health insurance through a leading Australian health fund. Applications If you are interested in working at a dynamic firm that has built its success on legal innovation and outstanding career opportunities, please address your covering letter, CV and full academic transcript to Radhika Peri, Human Resources Manager, via the Apply button or through our Arnold Bloch Leibler Careers site: Work at ABL | Arnold Bloch Leibler. #J-18808-Ljbffr