Government Disputes Lawyer or Associate

Law Staff; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Paid study assistance and study leave

Mentoring program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Regular team lunches and networking

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking a lawyer to join a national disputes team in Brisbane. You will work on government, regulatory and commercial litigation, contributing to a landmark Commonwealth Government action as it progresses through court processes.

You’ll gain exposure to complex public sector litigation, coordinate witnesses across Australia, and receive mentoring within a supportive team, with strong opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PAE and experience in commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Work within a large national disputes team on government, regulatory and commercial litigation.
• Contribute to a landmark Commonwealth Government action and complex disputes.
• Assist with document review, witness preparation and evidence management.
• Coordinate expert and lay witnesses across Australia and internationally.
• Perform legal research, drafting and strategic litigation support.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Job description

National Mid-Tier Firm | Landmark Commonwealth Litigation | 26 Weeks’ Paid Parental Leave

Join a highly regarded national firm and become part of a substantial litigation practice acting on significant government, regulatory and commercial disputes. This is a rare opportunity to work on one of the largest Commonwealth Government actions ever commenced, with the matter already well advanced through the court process.

You’ll join the team at a pivotal stage of the litigation, working alongside experienced practitioners on a complex matter expected to continue for several years, while gaining broader exposure to sophisticated government and regulatory disputes.

The Opportunity

Working within a large national disputes team, you’ll collaborate with lawyers across multiple offices while developing valuable expertise across government, regulatory and commercial litigation.

• A landmark Commonwealth Government action
• Complex commercial and regulatory disputes
• Government and public interest litigation
• Large-scale document review and evidence analysis
• Witness preparation and evidence management
• Coordinating expert and lay witnesses across Australia and internationally
• Legal research, drafting and strategic litigation support

Alongside this major matter, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse disputes practice, including:

• Regulatory investigations, including competition matters
• Judicial review proceedings
• Administrative law and statutory interpretation
• Regulatory disputes and compliance
• Privacy, confidentiality and information-sharing disputes
• Right to Information and privilege matters
• Public sector advisory work for State and Commonwealth Government clients

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Rare opportunity to work on a landmark matter with significant CV value
• Opportunity to develop expertise in government and administrative law, with no prior experience required
• National collaboration with experienced litigators across multiple offices
• Genuine autonomy balanced with strong mentoring and support
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, including superannuation, with no qualifying period
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid study assistance and study leave
• Formal mentoring program with mentors outside your immediate team
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including gym discounts, flu vaccinations, fresh fruit and sporting activities
• Highly social culture with regular team lunches, trivia, celebrations and networking events

About You

We’re seeking lawyers with 2–4 years’ PAE and experience in commercial litigation. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively while being comfortable taking ownership of your matters. Strong analytical skills, excellent academics and a genuine interest in complex public sector and regulatory litigation will be highly regarded.

Next Steps

Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.