Government and Regulatory Lawyer

Law Staff

Brisbane, QLD

Other (Legal)

Full-time

Open to lawyers with at least 1 year of PAE!

This is your opportunity to join an award-winning national firm with 7 offices across Australia. They’re expanding their government team to meet growing demand.

You’ll work alongside respected practitioners on high-profile, complex matters—delivering strategic advice nationwide. This role offers the opportunity to work with multiple Commonwealth Government agencies, focusing on key areas of public law, including

Providing legal advice on administrative decisions

Addressing complex public law issues

Statutory interpretation

Advising on administrative law matters and litigation

Merits review proceedings (AAT)

Advice involving Commonwealth statutory schemes (i.e., Comcare and NDIS)

This position offers hands-on litigation experience working alongside partners who regularly appear before

The Federal Court

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal

You'll gain direct exposure to all stages of proceedings, including preliminary conferences, interlocutory applications, and full hearings.

This firm is deeply invested in its people, offering outstanding benefits to support both career growth and personal well-being:

A competitive, experience-based remuneration package

Recently relocated to brand-new offices in Brisbane’s CBD with premium amenities

One of the legal industry’s most generous parental leave policies

The opportunity to work alongside high-performing professionals committed to excellence

A collaborative culture that prioritises continuous learning and development

Genuinely supportive leadership with partners who mentor by example

More than just a workplace, we provide an environment where talented lawyers can build meaningful, rewarding careers.

We are seeking lawyers or associates with between 1 and 4 years of PAE in the fields of government or administrative law. Lawyers with an insurance or general commercial litigation background with an interest in these areas are also encouraged to apply.

While this does sound appealing, we understand that timing is crucial in making career moves, so if this particular role has piqued your interest but you feel it might not be the perfect moment for a change, we encourage you to still reach out. We can then keep you informed about upcoming opportunities that align with your career aspirations.

please quote Ref No: GV250625

If this opportunity is not entirely suitable, then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of opportunities across private practice and in-house.

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forward your professional profile to Bianca Davies: bianca@lawstaff.com.au