- Build your career in one of Canberra's largest government disputes teams
- Work on complex Commonwealth litigation with direct partner exposure
- Industry low billable targets with genuine progression and flexibility

Build your litigation career working on complex Commonwealth Government disputes with a leading national firm The opportunity A leading national law firm is seeking an early career Lawyer to join its growing Government Dispute Resolution practice in Canberra.

You will join a close knit team of approximately 12 lawyers, working alongside experienced partners and senior practitioners across a diverse portfolio of Commonwealth Government litigation and disputes.

With an industry low billable hours target, hands on mentoring and a clear progression pathway, this is an excellent prospect to build a long term career in government litigation while maintaining work life balance.

The role

You will work across a broad range of Commonwealth Government disputes and litigation, including:

- Civil and commercial disputes

- Regulatory litigation

- Administrative law, including merits and judicial review

- Class actions and investigations

- Royal commissions and parliamentary inquiries

- Government legal advice and strategically significant matters

You will have the opportunity to:

- Draft advice, pleadings, submissions, correspondence and briefs

- Work directly with partners and senior lawyers

- Work on matters involving junior and senior counsel

- Attend client meetings, Court, settlement conferences and mediations

- Develop experience across varied disputes while building areas of specialisation

- Receive regular mentoring, feedback and support

What you'll need to succeed





This prospect would suit a Lawyer with approximately 1-3 years' post admission experience and an interest in developing their career in Commonwealth Government litigation and disputes.

Experience in either of the following would be highly regarded, but is not essential:

- Civil, administrative or commercial litigation, including ACT or Federal Courts and Tribunals

- Commonwealth Government experience across legal, commercial, contracting or contract administration functions

You will also bring
- Strong analytical and communication skills

- Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail
- A proactive approach and ability to develop greater autonomy within a supportive team

- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government security clearance

What's in it for you?

Join an established national firm with a strong Commonwealth Government client base and one of Canberra's larger government litigation teams.

Benefits include

- Industry low billable hours target supporting work life balance

- Clear career progression, with promotion to Associate considered after two years' post admission experience

- Exposure to complex and sometimes high profile government matters

- Direct mentoring and support from senior lawyers and partners

- Flexible working arrangements

- Internal and external professional development opportunities

- Generous parental leave and study assistance

- Health and wellbeing initiatives, corporate discounts and regular social activities

The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a strong focus on developing junior lawyers both technically and professionally.

What you need to do now

If you're an early career lawyer looking to develop your litigation experience and gain exposure to complex Commonwealth Government disputes, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Click Apply Now to submit your CV, or contact Madeleine Ellacott on 6112 7685 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

📌 Lawyer | Dispute Resolution (Government) (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra