Government Litigation Senior Associate New

Job description
Mid-Tier National Firm - Open to lawyers with 5 Years PAE with either regulatory, administrative law or general disputes experience.

Join a large litigation team in Brisbane, specialising in high-end government and admin related disputes while enjoying a positive culture free from office politics.

THIS ISN'T JUST ANY ROLE

The firm has been selected to handle a pivotal and complex case for the Australian Government.

This high-profile matter is a career-defining opportunity that will significantly enhance your professional profile.
The chosen candidate will work in a large team nationally, with direct client engagement on the complete spectrum of commercial litigation, encompassing:

Advising on administrative law matters and litigation
Procurement Law disputes
Confidentiality, Information Sharing, Privacy litigation
Public sector litigation
Civil penalty proceedings
Judicial review
Property disputes
Providing advice in relation to administrative decisions and statutory interpretation.
Regulatory disputes and investigations
Right to information and Privilege
Merits Review
Commissions of Inquiry
Royal Commissions
Human rights
NOW GET A LOAD OF THE PERKS -

Within this friendly and resourceful office setting, you will experience a sense of comfort and camaraderie, where your contributions are truly acknowledged

No open plan here! Unlike many firms, this large organisation offers spacious, beautiful offices for their lawyers.
Generous 26 Weeks Parental Leave Policy plus super, without any qualification period. Your'e eligible straight away!
Paid Study assistance and leave
Flexible work options including laptop provided to all staff.
Health benefits - Including additional leave, vaccinations, healthy days, in-house barista, fruit, gym membership, dental & optical perks and team sports.
This is a very social firm - with regular drinks, trivia, regular functions and raffles.
& THE LAWYER THEY NEED -

We are seeking Senior Associates with at least 5 Year PAE in the fields of Commercial Litigation, government or administrative law. Associates on the cusp will also be considered.

The ideal candidate will have a background in specialist, top, or mid-tier legal settings, demonstrating experience and a drive to excel within a collaborative team environment.

Experience in investigations or government dispute resolution will also be highly advantageous for this role.

While strong academic achievements are advantageous, they are not necessarily essential, especially if you bring valuable experience from a larger firm.

APPLY NOW

While this does sound appealing, we understand that timing is crucial in making career moves so if this particular role has piqued your interest but you feel it might not be the perfect moment for a change, we encourage you to still reach out. We can then keep you informed about upcoming opportunities that align with your career aspirations.

Alternatively, please quote Ref No:GV170125 and forward your Professional Profile to:

Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au
If this opportunity is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of opportunities across private practice and in-house.

LawStaff Level 22 HSBC Building 300 Queen Street

Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.