Junior Lawyer - Local Government

people2people; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Our client law firm in Perth is seeking a Junior Lawyer to join its growing team. This role suits a recently admitted lawyer through to about 5 years' PAE, aiming to build broad commercial and local government law experience in a supportive environment.

You'll work closely with experienced practitioners, gaining exposure to a diverse range of matters and mentorship from senior lawyers. Flexible and hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Recently admitted lawyers or up to 5 years post-admission experience.
• Interest in commercial law, litigation, dispute resolution or local government matters.
• Strong communication and drafting skills; eager to learn under senior practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across a broad practice including Local government advisory work, commercial contracts, litigation and dispute resolution, employment and workplace law, governance and regulatory matters, property and leasing matters, and commercial risk management.

Skills

Recently admitted

Up to 5 years PAE

Commercial law interest

Litigation exposure

Local government familiarity

Strong drafting skills

Mentorship desirable

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded specialist law firm seeking a Junior Lawyer to join its growing team. This opportunity would suit a recently admitted lawyer through to approximately 5 years' PAE who is looking to build broad commercial and local government law experience in a supportive environment.

Working closely with experienced practitioners, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of legal matters and enjoy genuine mentorship from senior lawyers.

The Opportunity

• You will work across a broad practice that includes: Local government advisory work
• Commercial contracts
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Employment and workplace law
• Governance and regulatory matters
• Property and leasing matters
• Commercial advice and risk management

The team operates collaboratively, allowing lawyers to develop specialist expertise while maintaining exposure to a wide variety of matters.

About You

• To be successful, you will: Be recently admitted or have up to 5 years' post-admission experience
• Have experience in, or a strong interest in, commercial law, litigation, dispute resolution or local government matters
• Enjoy working across varied legal issues
• Possess strong communication and drafting skills
• Be motivated to learn and develop under the guidance of experienced practitioners

Why Consider This Role?

• Direct access to highly experienced lawyers and mentors
• Broad range of legal work with significant responsibility
• Supportive and genuinely collegiate team culture
• Opportunity to work alongside lawyers who have trained and practised with leading national and international firms
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Full-time and part-time applicants encouraged to apply
• Hybrid working options available following probation

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking quality work, strong mentorship and career development without sacrificing flexibility or team culture.

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