About the Role and Team
We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Associate (or equivalent / similar level) to join our growing Dispute Resolution - Public Law team in Sydney, working alongside highly regarded Partners and lawyers on complex and high‐profile matters. This role is suited to a lawyer with public law litigation experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, working closely with a Special Counsel in a growing practice and a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a firm appointed to the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel across five substantive areas, and to both NSW and Victorian State Government panels, we offer access to a strong pipeline of government work. Our team brings deep experience advising Commonwealth and State Government clients and a strong understanding of the public sector.
You will sit within our national Dispute Resolution section of approximately 115 team members. We provide the full range of legal services to public sector clients, combining deep expertise with a commercial perspective and leveraging our firm's established strengths across insurance and commercial law.
Responsibilities
* Represent various state and Commonwealth Government agencies and departments.
* Independently run subpoena objections, including courtroom advocacy across all Courts and Tribunals in NSW.
* Respond to Standing Order 52 requests.
* Manage a variety of other administrative law, public law, judicial review matters, and complex litigation.
About You
* Between 2 and 5 years of post‐admission experience in administrative, public law and litigation.
* Experience advising Commonwealth and/or NSW Government agencies and departments.
* Experience representing the NSW Police Force highly regarded.
* Strong communication and drafting skills with outstanding attention to detail.
* Excellent negotiation skills and an interest in advocacy.
* Ability to confidently run matters through dispute resolution processes.
* Ability to handle a busy workload with competing timelines.
Benefits
* Permanent full‐time position based in Sydney.
* Hybrid and flexible working with WFH IT equipment and up to $500 reimbursement for additional equipment.
* Competitive remuneration and Hallstar reward and recognition program.
* Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels.
* Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave.
* Free daily breakfast and office social events.
* Commitment to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and pro‐bono community engagement.
About Us
At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian‐based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
We are known for a culture that values people, and live our purpose and Hallmarks – our shared values.
We do great work, smarter. We're passionate about the work we do and the long‐term value it creates for clients. We're known for our Smarter Law brand promise. We listen, partner and solve.
Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. Thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds, including First Nations, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Hear from our people about what it's like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. Adjustments or support can be provided to complete your application. This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require assistance.
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