Senior Associate

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Clayton Utz Full time

Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Public Sector (Defence) page is loaded Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Public Sector (Defence) Apply locations Canberra time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR The Role Our team is recruiting an experienced Senior Associate / Special Counsel to join our Canberra based Defence team.

Working closely with Partner Steve Power, you will get exposure to some of the largest, most challenging and high profile procurements undertaken by the Commonwealth government.

As a senior member of the team, you will have autonomy in the management of matters and the ability to develop your own practice.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and genuine person to play a key role in the team and to help mentor and grow our younger lawyers.

Key responsibilities This role will see you have the opportunity to:work on a broad range of matters including:complex major capital equipment acquisition and sustainment projectscomplex services delivery arrangementsadvising on the settlement of contract disputesprovide strategic advice on structuring procurements and contracting arrangementsdraft a variety of contractsdevelop your client relationship skills through opportunities to work closely with clientsprovide advice under the guidance of industry-leading practitioners Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, the following attributes will be required:reached Senior Associate level in private practice or equivalent level in-house or in government (5+ years PQE)proven experience as a commercial lawyer, with expertise in procurement and contractinga demonstrated ability to draft clearly and concisely;the ability to think strategically and commercially and develop an understanding of the client's businessstrong negotiation skillsa sense of purpose, ambition and a proactive approach to your workstrong people skills; the ability to communicate and build a rapport with our clientseffective written and verbal communication skills The Public Sector team Our national Public Sector group is widely regarded to be the premier private government practice in Australia and has a wealth of industry-leading practitioners.

Our Public Sector (Corporate) team advises a wide range of government agencies on some of their most complex and sensitive programs, from project inception through to contract management.

We use our skills to solve complex legal problems, assist with the development and implementation of program strategy, and inform policy development.

For further information on our national Public Sector team, please visit our Public Sector showcase page on Linked In.

At Clayton Utz, you will also discover that flexibility is an absolute priority for diversity and inclusion and that all our team members utilise varied formal and informal flexible arrangements.

Our lawyers are encouraged and supported to utilise these arrangements to best balance their life and career commitments.
Clayton Utz also enjoys a collaborative internal team culture, which values professional and personal growth.

How to Apply?We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information.

Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details Carissa Bartels, Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to .

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit or follow us on Linked In here.

Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team.

Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.

About Us What Brings Us Together Is What Sets Us Apart Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz.
The traditional legal career path is evolving.

By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.

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