Public Law Litigator - Federal & State Courts, Sydney

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health insurance discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is assisting a leading national law firm in Sydney CBD to recruit a Public Law Lawyer with 8+ years' post admission experience. The role focuses on high‑level public sector matters, including judicial review, administrative law and complex disputes in Federal and State courts.

You will work closely with the Sydney partner, manage competing priorities and mentor junior lawyers. Permanent, full‑time position with flexible working options, plus health insurance discounts and an

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' post admission experience in public law litigation and dispute resolution.
• Current Australian practising certificate.
• Experience conducting matters in Federal and State courts.
• Exceptional analytical, drafting and problem solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and conducting litigation in Federal and State jurisdictions.
• Advising on judicial review, administrative law and commercial disputes.
• Representing clients in mediations, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution.
• Developing litigation strategy and preparing legal submissions.
• Building client relationships with pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to thought leadership.

Job description

Gorilla Jobs is assisting a leading national law firm in Sydney CBD to recruit a Public Law Lawyer with 8+ years' post admission experience. The role focuses on high‑level public sector matters, including judicial review, administrative law and complex disputes in Federal and State courts.

You will work closely with the Sydney partner, manage competing priorities and mentor junior lawyers. Permanent, full‑time position with flexible working options, plus health insurance discounts and an