Public Law - Senior Associate / Special Counsel Canberra FullTime

Nulsen Disability Services; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios

Study and exam leave

Competitive referral bonus

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join their national Public Law team in Canberra. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in a government litigation practice, with responsibilities including providing legal advice and services to government clients. Candidates should possess exceptional technical skills and the ability to manage client relationships. Mills Oakley offers various employee benefits, including discounts on health insurance and gym memberships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a reputable government litigation practice.
• Exceptional advocacy skills are essential.
• Ability to manage strong client relationships with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and litigation services to government clients.
• Work on administrative decision-making and judicial review matters.
• Collaborate with experts in Public Law.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client relationship management

Public law knowledge

Job description

Public Law - Senior Associate / Special Counsel

Due to growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel (5+ PQE) to join our national Public Law team in Canberra.

About Us

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 6 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, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel (5+ PQE) to join our national Public Law team based in Canberra. The role will see you provide advice, litigation and dispute resolution services to a wide range of key government clients.

You will work on matters relating to all aspects of public law including administrative decision-making, FOI, privacy, litigation involving merits review and judicial review proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Courts. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with leading experts and specialists in Public Law.

Who We Are Looking For

You will ideally have at least 5 years’ experience gained in a reputable Government litigation practice including experience with our key government clients. You will have exceptional technical skills including well-honed advocacy skills. In addition to your legal knowledge, you will have the ability to manage strong client relationships with minimal supervision and be able to provide guidance and mentoring to junior lawyers in the team.

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!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.