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Associate / Senior Associate, Public Law

JLegal

Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Location
Sydney, NSW
Type
Full-time

About the role

A leading Australian law firm is looking for an experienced Associate or early-stage Senior Associate to join its growing Public Law disputes team in Sydney. The role works on high-profile, complex matters for government clients alongside respected Partners in a collaborative team.


The opportunity

The firm sits on several Commonwealth and State Government legal panels, so there is a steady flow of quality government work. The successful candidate will join a well-established disputes group and work closely with a senior lawyer who will support their development and next career step.


Key responsibilities include:

  • acting for a range of Commonwealth and NSW government departments and agencies
  • independently running subpoena-related applications, including appearing in courts and tribunals across NSW
  • handling parliamentary requests for the production of documents
  • broader administrative law, judicial review and complex litigation matters


About you

  • 2–6 years’ PAE in public or administrative law litigation
  • experience advising Commonwealth and/or State Government clients (exposure to law enforcement agencies is a plus)
  • excellent drafting and communication skills, with close attention to detail
  • strong negotiation skills and a real interest in advocacy
  • confidence running matters through to resolution
  • the ability to manage a busy, deadline-driven practice


What’s on offer

  • Hybrid and flexible working, with home-office setup support
  • Competitive salary plus a reward and recognition program
  • Structured learning and career development
  • Generous parental leave and flexible leave options
  • A strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, pro bono and community work


The firm is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates


For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Aimée via aimee.mcdonald@jlegal.com.au or hit apply!

JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.



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