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.
Skills Required
- 2-6 years post-admission experience in public or administrative law litigation
- Experience advising Commonwealth and/or State Government clients
- Experience with law enforcement agencies
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- Close attention to detail
- Strong negotiation skills
- Interest in advocacy
- Confidence running matters through to resolution
- Ability to manage a busy, deadline-driven practice
What We Do
JLegal is a specialist legal recruitment and executive search consultancy serving the legal profession across the Asia-Pacific region, with partners worldwide. It offers opportunities for lawyers, company-secretarial, and governance professionals, and provides career coaching while helping employers access legal talent across diverse markets and professional settings. Its recruitment work spans both in-house and private-practice roles, supporting candidates and organizations with specialized legal hiring needs.
