Firm Background
Arnold Bloch Leibler is a premium Australian commercial law firm renowned for advising clients on their most important transactions, commercial issues and disputes. From offices in Melbourne and Sydney, the firm provides advice to a diverse range of entrepreneurial Australian listed companies, private businesses, high-net-worth individuals and international corporations. The firm also has a dedicated public interest practice providing advice to charities and not-for-profit organisations relating to significant legal, social, environmental and cultural issues.

Our difference is often best demonstrated by the way we work and our approach to problem solving. We pride ourselves on providing strategic guidance and solving complex issues related to our clients' commercial interests, legal position and reputation. We do not try to be everything to everyone - rather, we strive for excellence in our chosen areas of expertise.

The Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice
ABL's Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice is described by Chambers Asia Pacific as "among the best in the Australian landscape." Leon Zwier heads up the practice, and is joined by five other partners in Melbourne, and five partners in Sydney. They are supported by senior associates, lawyers and graduates. Lawyers at ABL work with a range of partners to ensure that they develop a well-rounded, generalist skill set and the ability to service our varied client base.
Please visit www.abl.com.au for more information on our litigation & dispute resolution, restructuring & insolvency, and white collar crimes & investigations practices.

About the role
A rare opportunity exists for a lawyer (1–4 years PQE) to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in Melbourne.
In this role you will work closely with our litigation partners and directly with clients on complex, challenging and high-profile commercial disputes. You will gain hands-on experience across all stages of litigation, contributing to strategic advice and the conduct of significant matters.

About you
You want to feel challenged and to be given wide-ranging opportunities to take on additional responsibility, exercise autonomy and perform to your own high standard with an enduring commitment to excellence. More specifically you will have:

• proven experience and knowledge of commercial litigation disputes as a lawyer gained in private practice in either in Australia or an overseas jurisdiction);

• the ability to identify key issues in a legal matter;

• superior analytical, research, communication and drafting skills;

• a commitment to excellence;

• sound judgement and a proactive, innovative and outcome-focused approach to work; and

• the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Benefits
The salary package offered for this position is highly competitive and also includes a range of benefits, including:

• on-going training through the firm's professional development program;

• a fully subsidised corporate gym membership and wellness program;

• in-house fully subsidised café;

• prime CBD location;

• fully subsidised legal advice for wills, estate planning and conveyancing;

• discounted corporate health insurance through a leading Australian health fund; and

• discounted mortgage, credit card and other financial services through a major Australian bank.

Applications
If you are interested in working at a dynamic firm that has built its success on legal innovation and outstanding career opportunities, please submit your letter of application and CV to the Human Resources team via the ABL website www.abl.com.au/careers.