AddressWe have partnered with a leading National Firm in Canberra who are looking to grow their secondment practice, seeking lawyers from 2 to 15 years PQE to contract into federal, state and local government via the firm for 6 to 18 month contracts across legal policy, legislation development, FOI, privacy, employment, commercial and advisory areas.
Client Details
Our client is one of Australia's leading specialist insurance law firms with over 700 employees nationally. They have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns, and have an unrivalled reputation in their market. Over the last decade, the firm has tripled in size to support the growth of their Australian and international clients.
Our client is proudly committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive and diverse environment for their employees. In 2020 they were named one of the 25 most attractive firms to work for in Australia, and with the fourth highest percentage of female Partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey as at July 2022, they were identified as Australia's most female-friendly firm by the Australian Financial Review. They value technical excellence and the ability to function independently or in a team. They offer a unique workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your personal and professional development.
Description
We have an opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Government team, acting for various Commonwealth agencies and the ACT Government in public law and merits review matters. We provide our team with opportunity for client relationship management and an interesting cross-section of work including workplace investigations and secondment opportunities to enhance your skills and develop client relationships.
Day to day, your work will include:
- Advising in relation to public law, FOI, privacy, legislation development and merits review matters;
- Managing and assisting in public law and merits review matters;
- Training for clients and claims managers;
- Client relationship management
- Secondments where they support your development or a valued client relationship; and
- Assisting in marketing and business development activities.
Profile
- 5+ years PQE for the Senior Associate level role:
- A preference for working in a collegiate environment;
- Experience in admin law, FOI, privacy, legislation development, employment law, personal injury, workers' compensation or military compensation, preferably within the Commonwealth system;
- Ability to run files with minimum supervision;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal;
- High level problem solving skills and the ability to learn new tasks quickly; Strong time management and organisational skills together with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously;
- Ability to relationship build with clients and to build on our existing practice.
Job Offer
If and once successful, you will have a fantastic opportunity to:
- Join their vibrant team of lawyers and support staff, who are highly dedicated to performing the best for their clients.
- Encouragement to seek career growth opportunities and promotional prospects
- Competitive salary offering plus bonuses
- Convenient office location in a thriving sector of Canberra
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jackie Jones on 0420 353 *** or ***********@michaelpage.com.au.
