Solicitor, Class Actions na Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer · Sydney, Austrália · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Sydney
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Tier 1 and award winning Class Actions team based in Sydney.
In this role you will work closely with multi-award winning partners Jason Betts, Melissa Gladstone and Christine Tran, as well as other leading lawyers across the local, national and global group. You will undertake a range of work that supports national and international clients, with class action matters and complex, strategically critical regulatory investigations and enforcement matters.
You will have responsibility for contributing to an excellent client service, handling files, identifying issues and proactively providing solutions. You will be a key member of a highly motivated and innovative team where you will play an important role in projects to further develop business opportunities with existing and new clients. You will also work with colleagues in our interstate and international offices.
We will provide you with extensive opportunities to develop a network of relationships. You will benefit from exceptional learning opportunities working in a team of highly ambitious and collaborative fee-earners.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
an Australian or New Zealand practicing certificate, with at least 2 years’ legal experience;
demonstrable experience across a range of commercial litigation matters preferably class actions from a leading top tier, national or international private practice; or an in-house environment;
a strong academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset;
a proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team;
an ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously;
excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team;
have a hunger to learn and develop, and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice.
Please include a copy of your LLB, JD or LLM academic transcript(s), including in-progress Masters' transcripts with your application.
The team:
With a multi-disciplinary global disputes team of world-leading sector specialists and regional experts, the Disputes team provides commercial insight and legal advice which is described by Chambers and Partners as a 'Dispute Resolution powerhouse that consistently tops the rankings across the world'.
Bringing together litigators, arbitrators, mediators, advocacy experts, regulatory specialists, and investigators, whatever the challenge or opportunity, we partner with our clients every step in the process.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's Disputes group is ranked as a Tier 1 Dispute Resolution: Class Actions Firm (Legal 500 2025), and ranked a Band 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Chambers Asia Pacific 2025).
What you can expect from us:
We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. 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.hsfkramer.com/20/33497/landing-pages/hsf-kramer-australia-benefits-brochure.pdf.
Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Donella Gressieux, Senior Recruitment Adviser on [email protected]
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HSF Kramer Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.
Team
DisputesWorking Pattern
Location
SydneyContract type
Permanent ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
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