Associate

Associate or Senior Associate - Public Law Litigation - Sydney

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate or junior Senior Associate to join a growing Dispute Resolution - Public Law team in Sydney. This role involves working alongside highly regarded Partners and lawyers on complex, high-profile public law litigation matters.

The team is part of a national Dispute Resolution section of approximately 115 lawyers and offers access to a strong pipeline of government work, given the firm's appointment to key government legal panels. You will work closely with a Special Counsel in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Sydney, with hybrid and flexible working options available. The role is ideal for a lawyer with public law litigation experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.

  • Between 2 and 6 years of post-admission experience (PAE) in administrative/public law and litigation
  • Experience advising Commonwealth and/or NSW Government agencies/departments
  • Experience representing the NSW Police Force will be highly regarded
  • Strong communication and drafting skills, with outstanding attention to detail
  • Excellent negotiation skills and an interest in advocacy
  • Ability to confidently run matters through dispute resolution processes
  • Ability to handle a busy workload with competing timelines

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