Public Law Associate – Hybrid & Flexible

Hall & Wilcox; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

WFH equipment allowance

Career progression

Learning programs

Flexible leave

Parental leave

Free breakfast

Wellbeing & diversity

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to join the Dispute Resolution - Public Law team in Canberra. The role involves public law litigation, privacy matters and FOI for Commonwealth government clients.

You will be part of a national team of 130+ lawyers delivering wide public sector services, with opportunities to contribute across agriculture, health, migration and judicial review, supported by flexible hybrid working.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of post-admission experience in or for the public sector/government.
• Experience in privacy and FOI matters is advantageous.
• Interest in growing our Commonwealth government practice.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Ability to manage a busy workload with competing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Work on public law matters, including FOI and privacy.
• Assist on Commonwealth government litigation and advisory matters.
• Support matters across agriculture, environment, health, citizenship and migration.
• Contribute to merits and judicial review proceedings.

Skills

Public law

FOI

Privacy

Legal drafting

Communication

Autonomy

Job description

Hall & Wilcox is seeking a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to join the Dispute Resolution - Public Law team in Canberra. The role involves public law litigation, privacy matters and FOI for Commonwealth government clients.

You will be part of a national team of 130+ lawyers delivering wide public sector services, with opportunities to contribute across agriculture, health, migration and judicial review, supported by flexible hybrid working.