Job description Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we’re committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short. With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way. Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite www.announcingaoss.com. We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong. . Department purpose Throughout our international network, dispute resolution lawyers represent global businesses on litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters. We provide a full and comprehensive service in most of the world’s major countries and have dealt with many of the problems generated by changes in the financial marketplace meaning that our network is ideally placed to handle the growing number of cross-border disputes. It is this ability to manage disputes around the world and to coordinate cross-border proceedings that persuades many of our clients to instruct us. In each situation, our global network means we can deliver accurate, commercial advice quickly, wherever the dispute takes place. If the dispute covers multiple jurisdictions, our local experts on the ground can quickly form an international team. Who we are looking for We are looking for an experienced Litigation Lawyer (3-4 PQE) to be based in our Perth team and work across both our Australian offices as well as with the wider APAC team. You will have strong litigation and/or arbitration experience. You should be a team player with entrepreneurial spirit and exceptional communication skills.What we offer We offer you a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm. We offer a variety of intellectually exciting work and the opportunity to work with other departments in an interdisciplinary way, both in Australia and internationally. You will be a part of a dynamic team, closely involved in both cross-departmental and cross-border disputes, backed up by regular team meetings which enable the team to share relevant experience in an efficient way. We offer dedicated local and global training programmes, and we also organise professional training on management and business development skills. We offer career progression and an attractive financial package. We offer flexible work arrangements.Equal Employment Opportunity Allen & Overy is an equal opportunity employer. The firm requires all partners and staff to maintain an awareness of the firm’s policies and procedures and to contribute positively to a safe working environment which is free from unlawful discrimination and/or harassment. If you are interested, please apply via the link below and a member from our HR team will be in contact.