Senior Associate opportunity within a top-tier public law practice in Sydney, advising government clients on complex administrative and litigation matters. The role offers substantial responsibility, regular advocacy, and direct client engagement across merits review and judicial review proceedings.

This is a hands-on position involving running matters, instructing counsel on complex issues, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development and team initiatives. The team values pragmatic, commercially focused advice and uses emerging technologies to enhance service delivery.

5+ years' PQE in public/administrative law or government litigation.
Proven experience managing merits review and/or judicial review proceedings for Commonwealth agencies or other government clients.
Strong advocacy, drafting and technical legal skills with experience appearing at hearings and conferences.
Ability to run matters autonomously, supervise and mentor junior lawyers, and build trusted client relationships.
Strong organisational skills, commercial acumen and a collaborative approach to team work and business development.

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