Lawyer, Disputes + Investigations

About Gilbert + Tobin Gilbert + Tobin is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. We are a leading firm with over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today’s increasingly complex world. We are purpose-built for our clients’ most complex work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. They also provide our lawyers the opportunity to work with and learn from them. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry. Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+T’s journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades. We remain as determined as ever to be the best it’s possible to be About Disputes And Investigations Our Disputes and Investigations group excels at guiding clients through complex and high-stakes commercial disputes. Janet Whiting, head of G+T’s Disputes and Investigations practice in Melbourne, is one of Australia’s pre-eminent commercial litigators, renowned for her strategic advice, detailed analysis and ability to secure commercial outcomes. Working alongside Janet is Christiana McCudden, another accomplished litigation partner whose dedication and expertise further enhance the team’s capabilities. The team has been instrumental in a number of successful actions that have set landmark legal precedents. Most recently, Dan Moloney has joined the partnership, bringing significant experience in class actions, regulatory disputes and commercial litigation, further strengthening the breadth and depth of expertise within the group This opportunity will see you working on some of the most complex, innovative and high-profile matters in the market. View more about our Disputes and Investigations practice here. About You As our ideal candidate, you will be a high-performing and motivated litigation lawyer with a genuine passion for resolving complex, high-stakes disputes. You thrive under pressure, are motivated by intellectually challenging work and are committed to delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where excellence is recognised and rewarded. To succeed in this role, you will bring two to four years’ post-admission experience, with a solid grounding in broad commercial litigation matters demonstrated and meaningful court exposure – this is essential. You will have appeared in court and be confident managing matters through various stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, preparing evidence, briefing counsel and managing hearing processes strong analytical and legal reasoning skills, with the ability to grasp complex legal and commercial issues quickly excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including the ability to engage effectively with clients, counsel and stakeholders a collaborative mindset with the flexibility to work independently and contribute positively within a team-oriented environment What We Will Offer You Gilbert + Tobin will offer you a friendly and professional working environment. In addition to top of market remuneration, we provide our people with benefits such as up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, additional annual leave, subsidised gym membership, exclusive retail discounts, social events and much more, which you can view here: The Disputes and Investigations team is high-performing, collaborative and welcoming, with regular team catchups and celebrations. With a range of personalities and backgrounds, the team is energetic and supportive. You will be based in newly designed, sunlit, open-plan offices at 101 Collins, with views of the river and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities. Additional Information Please submit your interest via our career’s website with a resume. We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gilbert + Tobin by 2x Get notified about new Lawyer jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$72,500 - A$72,500 A$110,000 - A$160,000 We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr