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Special Counsel / Senior Associate - Commercial and Regulatory page is loaded## Special Counsel / Senior Associate - Commercial and Regulatorylocations: Canberratime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR- **The Role**Join Canberra’s market leading commercial, regulatory and projects legal practice, working with Andrew (Partner in Charge of the Canberra office).This role will see you working on a diverse range of commercial and regulatory transactions - including matters across aviation, venture capital, water and energy. You will also be involved in managing the overall practice and assisting Andrew with other matters in relation to the office. You will be required to act as a 2IC and manage client relationships.**Skills & Experience**To be successful in this role, the following attributes will be required:* Senior Associate or Special Counsel level in private practice or equivalent level in-house;* proven experience as a commercial lawyer;* a willingness to assist the Partner in the management of the overall practice and to otherwise act as a 2IC;* a willingness to travel as required;* experience in both advice and transactional work;* the ability to take a lead role on matters with autonomy and minimal oversight, project managing confidently and efficiently;* strong people skills; the ability to communicate and build a rapport with our clients and to work with and manage junior lawyers;* effective written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate with impact to both internal contacts and external clientsIn addition to this, we're looking for a driven, self-starter; someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients. There are promotion prospects over time.We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.**Consultant Contact Details**Shibanni Dave, **Accessibility and Inclusion** more information on Clayton Utz, please visit or follow us on .**Agency submissions**Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish.### Clayton Utz Employee BenefitsThe traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.#J-18808-Ljbffr