The role
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join our Advisory Risk & Regulation Practice as part of the Public Sector Litigation team. The role will involve working closely with partners Cain Sibley and Caroline Bush.
The role involves assisting with dispute resolution and litigation (including merits review and judicial review of government decisions), as well as providing advice on decision making and management of legal risks, statutory interpretation, regulatory matters, the conduct of compliance and enforcement activities, and information privacy and access to information. The team also works on a range of commercial litigation matters, royal commissions, inquiries, and inquests.
Key responsibilities
* Work on a broad range of dispute resolution and litigation matters, as well as administrative law matters
* Represent clients, including government departments and agencies, as well as private sector bodies, in a variety of courts and tribunals
* Develop client relationship skills by building close working relationships with in‑house lawyers at clients
* Mentor junior lawyers
* Work within an experienced and cohesive team of public sector lawyers
Skills & Experience
* At least 3 years PQE; with experience in public sector and administrative law matters
* Experience in commercial litigation will be looked at favourably
* A strong work ethic
* The capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; required for building client relationships and maintaining a positive team environment
* Strong time‑management skills and excellent attention to detail
* Outstanding client service skills
The Public Sector team
Our Public Sector team is widely regarded to be the premier private government practice in the country and has a wealth of talent and experience within the team. The team helps Commonwealth and State Governments with some of their most interesting, significant and technically challenging programmes. We use our skills to solve complex legal problems, assist with the development and implementation of programme strategy, and inform policy development.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the recruiter via the telephone number or by email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com.
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