Lawyer or Associate

Dispute Resolution | MelbourneLawyer or AssociateLitigation and Dispute Resolution - Public Law | MelbournePermanent full-time positionHybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipmentReward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progressionLearning and career development programs for all roles and levelsFlexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leaveFree daily breakfast, office drinks and social eventsGenuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firmLearn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer or associate to join our Dispute Resolution team, working on public law litigation matters. The public sector practice is a national priority of Hall & Wilcox and is rapidly growing.You will sit within our national Dispute Resolution section, which is comprised of over 115 team members nationally. We provide the full range of legal services to our public sector clients, bringing both deep expertise and a fresh perspective to their matters. We partner with clients at all levels of government, with key clients including local councils, the Victorian State Government and other large corporate entities. We also provide a specialist quarterly publication, Public Law, for our public sector clients.This role offers varied and complex work in the area of public sector litigation, in particular land acquisition matters. It will suit a litigation lawyer with an interest in real property, statutory interpretation and citizens' rights, that is seeking regular exposure to Court processes, highly regarded counsel, direct client contact, and the opportunity to work within a market leading practice in this space.Key responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work directly with the lead partner in our public sector industry group, as well as senior practitioners in the public sector disputes practice to:be an integral part of the team with responsibility for running matters directly with counsel and the client through to trial (in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Court of Appeal and VCAT);act on behalf of, and advise, all levels of government on a diverse range of administrative law and commercial dispute matters;draft court documents, advices, briefs to counsel and correspondence; andprovide specialist legal advice on complex legal issues, including statutory interpretation, administrative law, compulsory acquisition and commercial disputes.Skills and experienceWe would like to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:a minimum of 2 years of post-admission experience;ideally you will have a background in public law disputes, with a strong academic record;we will also consider candidates who have experience in general commercial litigation or property or construction law, with a passion for public law and a strong desire to work on public sector matters, in particular compulsory land acquisition;excellent legal drafting and analytical skills, with outstanding attention to detail;strong verbal and written communication skills;the willingness to supervise and mentor junior members of the team as appropriate; andthe ability to confidently run matters through the dispute resolution process, as well as the ability to handle a busy workload with competing timelines.About usHall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.Hear from our people about what it's like to work at Hall & Wilcox: Some of our recent awards and citations include:Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice AwardsRanked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law AwardsWorkplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about Hall & Wilcox please visit our website.Apply nowLet's connect. Click apply to submit your application.At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jaimie Monahan, Talent Acquisition Advisor on for a confidential discussion.This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.