FOI & Privacy Lawyers

Where Careers Go Further

FOI Lawyers

Proximity’s Public Law practice is growing at an exciting pace, and we are looking for FOI Lawyers to join our team.

This is an opportunity to:

• Use your FOI experience to confidently manage FOI requests and draft responses that meet the department requirements for matters that may include subpoenas, statutory notices and other instrument, the collection and disclosure of protected information
• Work onsite and closely with the client team to share knowledge and support other lawyers to meet the FOI response requests
• Assist the client to comply with privacy obligations and respond to privacy incidents by being adaptable and proactive as needed
• Provide advice in relation to secrecy provisions in legislation, and recommendations as required
• Work directly with Proximity’s government clients across a range of sectors, addressing their challenges, and helping to design, develop and deliver solutions supporting and upskilling them to build internal capability.

The Proximity Difference

We’re looking for people who live our values – people who are:

• Tenacious. A can-do attitude, results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
• Client-first. Relationships matter. Listen, anticipate client needs.
• Team players. Collegiate, share knowledge and build confidence in others.
• Adaptable. Work through ambiguity or uncertainty.
• Solution oriented. Think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

Use your Expertise & Skills:

• 5 years’ experience providing FOI and privacy advice in public law environments
• Ability and desire to share knowledge and develop others
• Admitted Solicitor with current practicing certificate

Federal Government departments are a large client base for Proximity, and a current security clearance is therefore desirable.

The Proximity Difference

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

• Health and Wellbeing, Professional Development allowances – we support your wellbeing and continued learning
• The chance to give back to your community by working with Proximity’s not for profit partners Menslink, Fearless Women, Inclusive Australia, The Farm in Galong, The Women's Legal Centre and Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation
• A flexible working environment for work/life balance – make the hours work for you and your team
• Clear career progression pathways
• Security Clearances and Practising Certificates

Or you may choose to work more flexibly and want pay instead of organisation support. Our Proximity Lite employment arrangements support you to focus on applying your incredible technical skills and expertise with clients.

Working with Proximity

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. 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, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.

Does this sound like the right organisation for you?

To learn more about us, view our website https://proximity.com.au/

If this position interests you, please contact Loretta Pabian: ***********@proximity.com.au