Lawyer to SC (1+ PAE) - Government/Litigation (Canberra)
Frog Recruitment ·www.frogrecruitment.co.nz
Apply directThe Firm
- Leading national commercial law firm with offices across Australia
- Highly regarded for government, regulatory and complex disputes work
- Strong and established client base across public and private sectors
- Known for a collaborative, transparent and respectful culture
- Focused on long term career development and high quality client outcomes
The Role
- Canberra based roles within a well established dispute resolution team
- Acting on complex government focused litigation and disputes
- Exposure to class actions and large scale civil claims
- Advising on regulatory litigation and enforcement matters
- Running complex commercial disputes including construction, infrastructure, IT and major projects
- Involvement in negotiations, mediations and arbitrations
- Acting on merits review and judicial review matters
- Advising on investigations, royal commissions and parliamentary inquiries
- Working autonomously while contributing to a cohesive and collaborative team
- Senior candidates will have the opportunity to supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers
- Part time applications considered
The Candidate
- Lawyer with 1+ years PAE (up to Special Counsel level)
- Background in dispute resolution and litigation
- Experience in private practice, a government legal service or a Crown Solicitor environment highly regarded
- Strong commitment to building a long term career in disputes
- Ability to work autonomously on complex matters
- Proven mentoring and leadership capability for senior candidates
- Strong commercial awareness and client focus
- Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships
- Interest in complex legal and regulatory challenges facing government clients
- Hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government security clearance
Benefits
- Senior roles bring autonomy and genuine influence on matters and team direction
- Exposure to high quality, complex government and commercial disputes
- Flexible working arrangements including part time options
- Strong mentoring culture and leadership opportunities
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Generous parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
- Pro bono opportunities and community engagement
- Ongoing professional development and study support
- Social, sporting and firm wide engagement activities
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your Microsoft Word formatted CV or contact: Kalinda Campbell 02 8270 9715 kalinda@people2people.com.au
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