Lawyer/Associate (1-5PQE) - Administrative Law (National Firm)

5 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Approach Consulting Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Join one of Australia's largest public law teams within a leading National firm setting.Approach Consulting has partnered with one of Australia's largest Commonwealth Government focused administrative law teams to find a Lawyer/Associate (1-5 PQE). The partnership team have an impressive reputation within the administrative law space, ultimately seeking high-performing lawyers in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne to support their work into major Commonwealth Government clients.

Sharpen your legal skillset across a varied administrative law practice.In this role, you'll gain experience in matters across a range of major Federal Government agencies and departments including Defence, Home Affairs, regulatory bodies, social services and education.

General responsibilities may include (among others):

  • Carriage of your own matters - greater autonomy from the outset
  • Merits and judicial reviews before the courts and tribunals
  • drafting propsects advice and litigation strategies
  • preparing evidence
  • drafting submissions
  • Preparing other Court and Tribunal documents
  • Providing advocacy in the ART and Federal Circuit Court

Working closely with partners and senior lawyers, you'll gain significant mentorship and support across a broad variety of matters within a Commonwealth context.

What we're looking for.

  • 1-5 PQE with previous public and administrative law experience with a litigation focus
  • Experience in appearing as a solicitor advocate
  • Excellent drafting and advice writing skills
  • Personable, driven and interested in building a career in private practice

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity, or curious about your position in the market, please reach out to Josh Holland on or

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