Lawyer (2-5 PQE) - Public Sector - Brisbane

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Clayton Utz Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We are seeking a remarkable Lawyer to join our market leading Public Sector Brisbane team

This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to:

  • Join a market leading, top tier Public Sector practice in Brisbane
  • Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team
  • Opportunity to work on large, complex matters for a variety of clients

The role

We have a unique opportunity for a Lawyer (2-5 years PQE) to join our Public Sector practice group in our Brisbane office.

Working closely with Partner Tim Gordon and Eleanor Dickens, this diverse role will see you working at the forefront of public sector administrative and regulatory matters. The practice assists Federal, State and Local government clients with complex matters including regulatory compliance, governance, administrative and information law, litigation and human rights.

In this impactful practice you will also enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative and dynamic group, where respect and support is a constant, flexible/hybrid work can be accommodated and success is celebrated as a team.

Skills & experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 2-5 PQE in either private practice and/or in-house Government experience
  • Strong commercial drafting skills and a passion for innovative solutions
  • A strong work ethic; highly developed interpersonal and communication skills - required for building client relationships and maintaining a positive team environment
  • A proven track record of prioritising your time across a number of busy matters
  • An interest in governmental and the political landscape

In addition to this, we're looking for a resilient, self-starter; someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients.

The Public Sector team

Our National Public Sector group is widely regarded to be the premier private government practice in the country and has a wealth of talent and experience within the team. 

The team helps a range of Commonwealth and State Government departments and agencies with some of their most interesting, significant and technically challenging programs and projects.  We use our skills to solve complex legal problems, assist with the development and implementation of program strategy, and inform policy development.

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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

Jennifer Sanderson,

Accessibility and Inclusion

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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.

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