Lawyer up to Senior Associate (2 to 7 years PAE) - Public Law
* Permanent, full-timeposition, based in Sydney or Melbourne
* Hybridand flexible working; WFH and from modern, open planoffices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plusreimbursement of up to $500 for additionalequipment
* Rewardand recognition, including competitive remuneration and careerprogression
* Learningand career development programs for all roles andlevels
* Flexibleleave options and up to 26 weeks paid parentalleave
* Freedaily breakfast, office drinks and social events
* Genuinecommitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, anddiversity and inclusion across our firm
When it comesto culture, flexibility, innovation and Smarter Law, we don'tjust talk the talk - we walk the walk. Learn more about what Hall& Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits
Aboutthe opportunities and team
There hasnever been a better time to join Hall & Wilcox as we continueto celebrate our Firm's appointment to the Whole ofAustralian Government Legal Services Panel across all five of thesubstantive legal areas.
We have a newopportunity for an experienced public sector lawyer with between 2and 7 years of post-admission experience (from Lawyer through toSenior Associate level) to join our growing Public Law practice ineither Sydney or Melbourne.
You areinvited to come and be a part of our growing team and to embracethe immense opportunities that being a part of Hall & Wilcoxoffers.
We areparticularly keen to hear from you if you have experience workingwith or for the Department of Home Affairs on migration matters. Inthis role you will work on migration, merits review andadministrative law matters, across a range of areas andCommonwealth Government agencies. We are also keen to hear frompeople with freedom of information and privacy lawexpertise.
We have a dedicated team of experienced Commonwealth Government partners andlawyers who understand government and are excited to replicate theFirm's success with our existing and long-standing appointments to the Victorian and New South Wales State Governmentpanels.
You will sitwithin our national Dispute Resolution section, which is comprisedof over 100 team members nationally. We provide the full range oflegal services to our public sector clients, bringing both deepexpertise and a fresh perspective to their matters, and leveragingour leading and established practices across insurance andcommercial law. We partner with clients at all levels ofgovernment, with key clients including the Commonwealth Government,local councils, the Victorian and New South Wales State Governmentsand other large corporate entities.
Aboutyou
You willideally have the following skills and experience:
* between2 and 7 years of post-admission experience working in or forthe public sector;
* experience working in orwith the Department of Home Affairs on migration matters isessential;
* you musthave a strong desire to work on public sector matters and aninterest in contributing to the growth and success of ourCommonwealth government practice;
* excellent legal draftingand analytical skills, with outstanding attention todetail;
* strongverbal and written communication skills;
* theability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportiveand collaborative team; and
* theability to confidently run matters, as well as the ability tohandle a busy workload with competing timelines.
Aboutus
Hall &Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliveroutstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and privateclients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business inAustralia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and ourcommunities to thrive.
Some of ourrecent awards and citations include:
* Law Firmof the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian LawAwards
* Law Firmof the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of theYear at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
* Rankedseventh in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024and 2025
* Workplace GenderEquality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality(EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
* Best Lawand Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and BestProfessional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023Client Choice Awards
We are knownfor having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive,inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduringvalues - known asHallmarks .
We are alsorenowned forSmarterLaw, which means we look beyond the status quo to thinkdifferently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enablingtechnology, challenging business models, innovative pricing andcreative resourcing.
We are a firmof the future. We offer our people interesting and challengingwork, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visitourwebsite.
Applynow
Let'sconnect. Click apply to submit your expression ofinterest.
At Hall &Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplacethat actively seeks to include, welcome and value uniquecontributions of all people. We encourage applications fromcandidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations),age, abilities, sexual orientation and genderidentities.
We are alsocommitted to supporting candidates with disability so that everycandidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitmentexperience. If you require any adjustments or support to completeyour application, or if you have any questions, please contactAlison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at for a confidential discussion.
This vacancyis being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People& Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partnersshould we require any assistance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr