Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: GV250625
Published: about 8 hours ago
This is your opportunity to join an award-winning national firm with 7 offices across Australia they’re expanding it's Government team to meet growing demand.

You’ll work alongside respected practitioners on high-profile, complex matters - delivering strategic advice nationwide. This role offers the opportunity to work with multiple Commonwealth Government agencies, focusing on key areas of public law including:
  • Providing legal advice on administrative decisions
  • Addressing complex public law issues
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Advising on administrative law matters and litigation
  • Merits review proceedings (AAT)
  • Advice involving Commonwealth statutory schemes (i.e Comcare and NDIS)
This position offers hands-on litigation experience working alongside Partners who regularly appear before:
  • The Federal Court
  • The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
  • The Administrative Appeals Tribunal
You'll gain direct exposure to all stages of proceedings, including Preliminary conferences; Interlocutory applications and Full hearings.

This firm is deeply invested in its people, offering outstanding benefits to support both career growth and personal wellbeing:
  • A competitive, experience-based remuneration package
  • Recently relocated to brand new offices in Brisbane’s CBD with premium amenities
  • One of the legal industry’s most generous parental leave policies
  • The opportunity to work alongside high-performing professionals committed to excellence
  • A collaborative culture that prioritises continuous learning and development
  • Genuinely supportive leadership with partners who mentor by example
More than just a workplace, we provide an environment where talented lawyers can build meaningful, rewarding careers.

We are seeking Lawyers or Associates with between 1 and 4 Years PAE in the fields of  Government or Administrative law. Lawyers with an insurance or general commercial litigation background with an interest in these areas are also encouraged to apply. 
  
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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:GV250625 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 | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD

All applications are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.