Associate / Senior Associate, Public Law

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!

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