Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice with a national presence in Australia.
We provide pre-eminent corporations, financial institutions and Government agencies with a full commercial law service.
We have more than **** lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Norton Rose Fulbright's Canberra office is growing, and we are seeking a Graduate Lawyer or Lawyer to join our Public Law team.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners advising and representing Commonwealth Government clients on complex and high-profile administrative law, litigation and regulatory matters.
Our national government practice has long-standing relationships with Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies and is recognised as a trusted adviser to government on legal and regulatory issues.
Working closely with partners and senior lawyers, you will advise and represent Commonwealth agencies, statutory office holders and government entities across a broad range of matters, including:
assisting with the litigated matters in the State, Territory and Federal Courts and Tribunals (merits, judicial review and common law claims)
advising clients with respect to all aspects of legislation, including statutory interpretation, administrative law advice and decision-making
drafting high-quality legal advice, submissions and Court and Tribunal documents
assisting clients to respond to inquiries, such as Royal Commissions and investigations
advising on privacy, FOI and regulatory matters
participating in secondment opportunities with the firm's key clients
Requirements
Up to 2 years' post-admission experience (government or private practice experience advantageous)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A genuine interest in public law,



government and litigation
Solid analytical and research skills
Strong drafting skills and developing skills in advocacy
An ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Experience in litigation, public law or regulatory law (advantageous)
Willingness to apply for, and obtain, an AGSVA security clearance.
What we offer
Work with recognised leaders in public law and government litigation
Advise on matters that are legally complex, strategically significant and often high profile
Develop advocacy, advisory and litigation skills early in your career
Collaborate with a national team of government, disputes, regulatory, privacy and investigations specialists
Access market-leading learning, mentoring and professional development programmes
Build a career in a genuinely global law firm
Why join our Canberra team?
Our Canberra practice is experiencing strong growth and works closely with Commonwealth agencies on administrative law, regulatory and government disputes matters.
The team advises clients throughout the lifecycle of government decision-making and frequently appears in courts and tribunals on merits review and judicial review proceedings.
If you are intellectually curious, enjoy solving complex public law problems and want to work on matters that have real impact across government, we would love to hear from you.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
In **** we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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📌 Graduate / Lawyer - Public Law (Canberra)
🏢 Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 Canberra