2022 Careers Handbook

Page 76

DLA PIPER

Level 21, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 careers.dlapiper.com

About the Firm What are your firm’s core values? In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by four values: Be Supportive, Be Bold, Be Collaborative and Be Exceptional. How would you describe your firm’s culture? We’re a global business that’s redefining the expectations of a law firm. We operate across more than 40 countries, but we’re still locally connected. That’s because trusting, collaborative relationships with our clients and each other are at the heart of our success. We’re creating exceptional experiences, outcomes and growth for our clients and people. We make this happen with a culture where you bring your passion and individuality to work every day. No two careers – or two people – are the same at DLA Piper. We want you to reach your full potential as part of a diverse, global team that thrives on collaboration, seizing opportunities and commercial edge. Here, personal growth goes hand in hand with professional development to shape your individual career journey. 76

How does DLA Piper distinguish itself?

of government, we take great pride in our reputation as a firm We help the world’s top that is friendly, accessible and companies with their business- easy to do business with. critical issues. Many of the deals Some recent examples of work we work on are complex and we have undertaken include challenging – transcending not advising POSCO, one of the most just practice areas, but borders, competitive steel makers in the languages and legal systems. world, headquartered in South As a firm, we never stand still. Korea on its USD240 million We think nimbly and seize acquisition of a 30% equity opportunities. We’re ambitious interest in the Ravensthorpe and are never afraid to innovate. Nickel Operation - a West So if you possess these qualities Australian nickel mine and too, there could be a bright future hydrometallurgical processing plant located southeast of for you at DLA Piper. Perth. We also advised Mamba Exploration Limited (ASX:M24) What notable awards has on its AUD7 million IPO and DLA Piper received? ASX listing. Mamba Exploration • Mergermarket: For the 12th is a Western Australian focused consecutive year, DLA Piper exploration Company, with four was the highest-ranked legal 100% owned geographically advisor in the world for M&A diverse projects which provide deal volume year-round access. The projects • Lawyers Weekly: Insurance are highly prospective base Law firm of the Year 2021 and precious metals exploration in the Ashburton, • FT Innovative Lawyers Europe assets Awards: Most innovative law Kimberley, Darling Range and Great Southern regions of WA. firm 2021 What significant work has DLA Piper undertaken?

What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in?

DLA Piper in Australia is a fullservice business law firm providing clients with an extensive breadth and depth of service across four capital cities nationally. As trusted legal advisors to approximately a third of the ASX 100 companies or their subsidiaries and all levels

DLA Piper has a longstanding and deep commitment to giving back and making a positive contribution to our local and global economies. This commitment exists at every level within the firm and is part of our culture.


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Human Rights Law

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Life as a Junior In-House Lawyer

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Academic Careers

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Life at the State Solicitor’s Office

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Life as a Supreme Court Judge

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Life as a Banking & Finance Lawyer

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Chambers Westgarth

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Allen & Overy

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Day in the Life of a HSF Grad Life at Global Law Firms:

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Clerking at HSF

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Pathway to HSF

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Ombudsman WA

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Legal Aid WA

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Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

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Department of the Premier & Cabinet

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Corruption and Crime Commission

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Commonwealth Ombudsman

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Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

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Australian Law Reform Commission

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Australian Competition & Consumer Commission

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Circle Green Community Legal

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WA Family Court

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Introduction to the Courts

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Tottle Partners

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Pragma Lawyers

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