Lawyer – Government & Commercial | Canberra
About the Opportunity
AQMN is looking for a talented
Commercial Lawyer
to join our Canberra team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career lawyer with approximately
2–5 years' post-admission experience
who is looking to broaden their legal experience, work closely with senior leadership and support a diverse range of clients.
You will be based in our
Canberra office
, working directly with senior leadership and supporting AQMN's clients across a variety of legal and advisory matters. At AQMN, we hire heavily based on
attitude, personality and potential
. While relevant experience is valued, we believe areas of law can be taught. We're looking for someone who is curious, commercially minded, personable and genuinely keen to learn, contribute and grow with the team.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide legal advice and support across a variety of client matters
Conduct legal research and prepare clear, practical written advice
Draft and review contracts, correspondence and other legal documentation
Assist with commercial and regulatory matters
Work directly with clients and build strong professional relationships
Collaborate closely with senior lawyers and the broader AQMN team
Develop your capability across new areas of law through hands‐on experience and mentoring
About You
Admission as a lawyer in the ACT
Approximately
2–5 years' post-admission experience




Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgement and excellent attention to detail
A practical and solutions‐focused approach
Confidence engaging with clients and colleagues
A willingness to learn and work across different areas of law
A positive, collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be preferable but is not mandatory:
Commercial law
Litigation and dispute resolution
Security Clearance
An existing Australian Government security clearance is
not required
. For the right candidate, AQMN can support and sponsor the security clearance process where required.
Why Join AQMN?
Work closely with experienced senior leadership
Gain exposure to a broad range of clients and legal matters
Develop experience across multiple areas of law
Build robust client‐facing and commercial skills early in your career
Receive hands‐on guidance, mentoring and professional development
Join a team that values
attitude, personality, potential and cultural fit alongside technical capability
We are keeping an open mind on remuneration and welcome candidates to share their salary expectations as part of the recruitment process. If you're an early-career lawyer looking for an opportunity to learn, contribute and build a broad legal career in Canberra, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Lawyer – Government & Commercial | Canberra
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