Commercial Lawyers

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Proximity Full time

Proximity Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Senior Manager - Recruitment

Where careers go further

  • Flexibility (part time, hybrid, remote) options
  • Exceptional Commonwealth work
  • Career pathways and advancement

The Proximity Legal team is rapidly growing and seeking Senior Government Lawyers. Bring your expertise and broaden your experience through diverse commercial exposures.

Working with a range of clients, these are dynamic roles where every day you have the opportunity to:

  • Advise on commercial legal matters in a complex, fast paced environment
  • Deliver on matters of national importance
  • Work directly with our Commonwealth clients to help design, develop and deliver solutions supporting them to build internal capability
  • Work closely with key stakeholders across the client organisation
  • Build your legacy - share your knowledge while also learning and growing your career

You would bring:

  • 5+ years' Commercial law experience, preferably within a government environment
  • A desire to work closely with your client
  • Adaptability and responsiveness - alert to the government environment
  • Experience leading and developing others
  • A current Legal Practising Certificate (or the ability to reinstate one)
  • An Australian Government security clearance (or the ability to obtain one)

As a Proximity team member, your role is that of a trusted sidekick – helping our clients' teams succeed by embracing the complexity and sensitivity of commercial law issues.

Culture matters

  • Passionate and tenacious: Someone with a can-do attitude, ready to make an impact by being results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
  • Client-first: Someone who can develop deep and meaningful relationships, keeps one step ahead, anticipating client and team needs.
  • A team player: Someone with exceptional emotional intelligence and integrity who is willing to share knowledge and uplift skills.
  • Flexible: Someone who is comfortable with change and who is adaptable.
  • Broad thinking and solution oriented: Someone who can think beyond the immediate questions and challenges.

The Proximity difference

  • We care: your Health and Wellbeing and Professional Development is supported.
  • Give back: opportunities to work with Proximity's Community Partners.
  • Make work work: make the hours work for you and your team.
  • Promotion pathways: build your career with us.
  • Belong: be part of the amazing Proximity team.

Working with Proximity

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the 'right fit' solution for its clients' needs.

We're committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do.

Does this sound like the right organisation for you?

If this position interests you, please get in contact with Loretta Pabian, Proximity Recruitment Lead: careers@proximity.com.au

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