Associate - Workplace/Public Law

Location: Brisbane

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

The Team

The Workplace practice group is a key strategic focus for the firm and one of the most successful employment law practices in Australia. Our team of industry leaders brings extensive experience across the full spectrum of employment law and industrial relations, advising major clients across the public and private sectors.

The Workplace Public Law team is a specialist sub-group dedicated to advising government departments, agencies and statutory authorities on public sector employment and industrial relations matters. The team brings deep expertise in public service legislation, judicial review, administrative decision-making, disciplinary processes and machinery of government changes, working closely with senior government stakeholders to deliver strategic, risk-informed advice.

Your Role

As an Associate in the Workplace Public Law team, you will advise and provide strategic assistance to government clients and stakeholders across a diverse range of public sector workplace matters. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Public sector employment advice 


• Judicial review and administrative law 


• Disciplinary and misconduct matters 


• Legal drafting 


• Matter management 


• Client relationship building 


• Team collaboration 

More About You

We welcome applications from Associates who have:

• 4+ years' post admission experience in employment or administrative law and experience working with government and government agencies


• Experience working within a leading or top-tier law firm, and/or within the legal team of a large-scale department or organisation


• Eligibility to work and to practise law in Australia


• Strong research, technical drafting and advisory skills


• A passion for responsible AI use to enhance client experience

As an individual, you have:

• Demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and industry experts


• Resilience and a commitment to providing exceptional levels of service to our clients


• A positive attitude and a "can-do" approach


• Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously and efficiently

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].