Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Public Sector
We have a rare and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our highly renowned Public Sector practice group in Sydney.
About the Role
Working closely with Dr Ashley Tsacalos, you will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary practice supporting all areas of government activity. The team acts for government departments and agencies in a range of dispute resolution and litigation matters including administrative law, tort claims, and contractual disputes.
The team regularly advises on decision-making and the management of legal risks, statutory interpretation, regulatory matters, the conduct of compliance and enforcement activities, and in relation to privacy and access to information matters.
The team also acts in a range of royal commissions, inquiries, and inquests - it is the leading royal commission and inquiry practice in Australia, having been involved in more than 28 royal commissions, inquiries, and inquests over the past 9 years.
Key Responsibilities
* Dispute resolution and litigation, tort claims, and administrative law matters such as judicial review and merits review;
* Royal commissions, inquiries, and inquests;
* Represent clients including government departments and agencies as well as private sector bodies.
You will deepen your client relationship and networking skills through opportunities to undertake a variety of client secondments and business development activities.
Requirements
* At least 8 years PQE with demonstrated experience as a Senior Associate;
* Strong experience accompanied by an excellent technical understanding of litigation, dispute resolution, and/or administrative law;
* Proven experience in tort claims, liability law, and claims for compensation;
* Excellent time management skills, with the resilience and ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks across a busy practice;
* Demonstrated genuine interest in government, public policy, and the political landscape;
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;
* A positive, team-player attitude with the ability and willingness to mentor and supervise junior members of the team.
We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic who will utilise their initiative, has high attention to detail with a focus and commitment to provide outstanding service to their clients.
About Our Team
Our National Public Sector group is widely regarded as the premier private government practice in the country and has a wealth of talent and experience within the team.
The team helps a range of Commonwealth and State Government departments and agencies as well as local government with some of their most interesting, significant, and technically challenging programs, projects, and matters generally. We use our skills to solve complex legal problems, assist with the development and implementation of strategy, and inform policy development.