The Opportunity

Herbert Smith Freehills is looking for a senior Corporate Lawyer or Senior Associate to join its market leading NewLaw division, Alternative Legal Services (ALT), as a Legal Manager, based in Melbourne or Sydney. Come join a high performing team:

• that is ‘output’ focussed, and who embrace legal technology and process to drive efficiency;

• that works on ‘big ticket’ transactions, whilst offering work-life balance and flexible working arrangements;

• and where your strong technical legal skills will be valued, and where you will also be empowered to develop people management, business development and other soft skills to support your development as a lawyer and professional.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

4+ years of corporate / M&A experience, excellent technical skills, and an interest in joining a team that is at the forefront of legal innovation, technology and efficiency.

The Team:

Herbert Smith Freehills is a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. We are recognised as having one of the broadest and deepest alternative legal services (NewLaw) teams in the Australian market.

Our ALT team works in partnership with other HSF teams to introduce new ways of working and have developed a range of products and services to drive efficiencies (leveraging legal technology and process) for both our clients and HSF – including across large scale due diligence and implementation projects, commercial legal managed services (including commercial contract reviews), technology assisted document review and regulatory notice support, eDiscovery, and data managed services.

Innovation is a key part of HSF’s global strategy and client service model, and we are proud to be awarded: Winner – Innovation in Digital Legal Practice (Financial Times Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers Award 2023)Winner – Outside the Square Award for the most innovative use of technology with a problem solving mindset in Australia (ALTA Awards 2022)Most Innovative International Law Firm, Asia Pacific (Financial Times Awards 2020).

What you can expect from us:

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser – https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/hsf-benefits.pdf
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We’re a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Donella Gressieux, Senior Recruitment Advisor on Donella.Gressieux@hsf.com or 0407 758 109.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.

Team

Alternative Legal Services (ALT)

Full time

Location

Melbourne, Sydney

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.