Lawyer

Sharp and Carter; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by leaders

Flexible work arrangements

Employee benefits

Job summary

Sharp & Carter in Melbourne is seeking a Lawyer or Associate to join its Government Advisory team. You will take carriage of your own matters while receiving mentoring and development in administrative law and government litigation.

The role offers exposure to a major Commonwealth Government client, opportunities for ownership of matters, and a collaborative culture with flexible arrangements and an excellent range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–3 years' post-admission experience.
• Experience in government advisory, litigation or administrative law.
• Strong drafting, analytical and statutory interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and a genuine desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Draft summaries of evidence and statements of issues.
• Prepare litigation strategies and legal submissions.
• Appear at directions hearings and assist with conferences and hearings.
• Undertake complex statutory interpretation and admin law analysis.
• Work closely with senior lawyers and Counsel on merits review matters.

Skills

Drafting

Statutory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

About our Client:

Our client is a leading Australian law firm with a highly regarded Government Advisory practice. Recognised for its collaborative culture and deep expertise across the public sector, the firm advises Commonwealth and State Government agencies on complex administrative law, regulatory and litigation matters.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer or Associate to join a high-performing Government Advisory team in Melbourne.

Working alongside highly regarded Partners, you will become part of a collaborative practice acting for a major Commonwealth Government client. You will take carriage of your own matters while receiving excellent mentoring and development, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in administrative law and government advisory.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting summaries of evidence and statements of issues.
• Preparing litigation strategies and legal submissions.
• Appearing at directions hearings and assisting with case conferences and substantive hearings.
• Undertaking complex statutory interpretation and administrative law analysis.
• Working closely with senior lawyers and Counsel on significant merits review matters.

About You:

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:

• Approximately 2-3 years' post-admission experience.
• Experience in government advisory, litigation or administrative law, or a genuine interest in developing your career in these areas.
• Strong drafting, analytical and statutory interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to learn and develop.

This opportunity would suit someone currently working within government who is looking to make their first move into private practice, or a junior lawyer in private practice seeking greater exposure to complex administrative law and government litigation.

What's on Offer:

• Join one of Australia's leading Government Advisory teams.
• Work on complex and meaningful matters for a major Commonwealth Government client.
• High levels of responsibility and ownership of your own matters.
• Outstanding mentoring from recognised leaders in the field.
• Genuine career progression within a collaborative and supportive team.
• Flexible working arrangements and an excellent range of employee benefits.