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Associate / Senior Associate, Public Law

Job Description - 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 [email protected] 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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