Associate / Senior Associate, Public Law

About the role

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 firm sits on several Commonwealth and State Government legal panels, so there is a steady flow of quality government work.

Key responsibilities

• Act for a range of Commonwealth and NSW government departments and agencies
• Independently run subpoena-related applications, including appearing in courts and tribunals across NSW
• Handle parliamentary requests for the production of documents
• Work on broader administrative law, judicial review and complex litigation matters

Required profile

• 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)
• Ability to manage a busy, deadline-driven practice

Required skills

• 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

What we 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

Applications are made confidentially through the recruiter, JLegal Australia, which is a specialist legal recruitment and executive search firm.