Public Law - Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate

Mills Oakley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across澳洲

Study and exam leave

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks!

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking a Public Law lawyer at Associate/Senior Associate level to join its National Public Law team in Sydney. The role focuses on disability-related merits review and administrative appeals, acting for a government client across eligibility, supports, funding and broader administrative frameworks.

You will handle busy disability merits review matters, prepare submissions, appear before tribunals, and provide strategic advice while collaborating with internal teams and

Qualifications

• 1–8 years’ PQE in disability merits review, administrative law, or tribunal advocacy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to apply complex legislative frameworks.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy with professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of disability-related merits review matters
• Prepare high-quality submissions, evidence summaries, and case strategies
• Conduct tribunal appearances, conferences, and negotiations
• Provide clear, well-reasoned advice to government decision-makers
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, counsel, and government stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement in administrative law processes and legal risk management

Skills

Disability merits review

Administrative law

Tribunal advocacy

Analytical skills

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Judgement

Professionalism

Job description

Public Law - Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Due to growth of our National Public Law team, we are offering opportunities for lawyers with between 1-8 years’ PQE to work alongside senior practitioners who are highly regarded in the field. The role focuses on disability-related merits review and administrative appeals work.

You will act for a key government client in the review of decisions affecting people with disability, including matters involving eligibility, supports, funding, and broader administrative frameworks. The work is predominantly merits review before the Administrative Review Tribunal, with opportunities to contribute to advisory work, litigation strategy, and improvements in administrative decision‑making.

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Manage a busy caseload of disability‑related merits review matters
• Prepare high‑quality submissions, evidence summaries, and case strategies
• Conduct tribunal appearances, conferences, and negotiations
• Provide clear, well‑reasoned advice to government decision‑makers
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, counsel, and government stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement in administrative law processes and legal risk management

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Between 1-8 years’ PQE with experience or interest in disability merits review, administrative law, or tribunal advocacy
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply complex legislative frameworks
• Excellent written advocacy and confident oral advocacy
• Sound judgement, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive matters
• A commitment to fairness, procedural integrity, and high‑quality public administration

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Study and exam leave;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!