Commonwealth Lawyers

6 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Proximity Full time
Job Description

This role is that of a trusted sidekick – helping our clients' teams succeed by embracing the complexity and sensitivity of Commonwealth law issues and knowing how to be helpful in the context of the APS environment.

You will bring:

  • Minimum 3 years' public law or litigation experience preferably working within or for the Commonwealth government
  • Demonstrated capability to work through complex legal issues
  • Restricted (minimum) Australian practising certificate


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