Lawyer Opportunities — General Practice & Litigation

Canberra and Queanbeyan | Lawyers at all experience levels

Build Your Career with an Established Full-Service Firm

Established in 1861, BDN Lawyers is one of the region’s longest-standing law firms. With offices in Canberra and Queanbeyan, we combine a proud heritage and strong community focus with practical, contemporary legal services for individuals, families and businesses.

Our full-service practice covers criminal law, personal injury and workers compensation, wills and estates, family law, property and conveyancing, commercial law, dispute resolution and litigation. We appear in courts and tribunals across the ACT, New South Wales and the federal jurisdiction, supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

We welcome applications from lawyers at any stage of their career who value meaningful client relationships, varied work and the opportunity to grow within an established practice. We are particularly interested in lawyers who enjoy litigation or want to develop a stronger litigation focus.

A Broad and Flexible Practice Chance

This prospect is designed for a general services lawyer who wants exposure to a broad range of legal work. Depending on your experience, interests and client needs, your practice may include any of BDN’s service areas, with the flexibility to build depth in the areas that most interest you.

Whether you are newly admitted, developing your practice, or an experienced practitioner seeking a new platform, we are interested in what you can bring to the firm. The scope of the role,



level of responsibility and support provided will be tailored to your experience.

Your work may include

- Advising and representing clients across one or more of BDN’s service areas.

- Managing litigation and dispute-resolution matters, including preparation for negotiation, mediation, hearing and trial.

- Appearing in courts and tribunals and working closely with counsel where appropriate.

- Developing experience across criminal, personal injury, workers compensation, family, wills and estates, property and conveyancing, commercial and other general practice matters.

- Building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and skilled partners.

Litigation and Personal Injury in Canberra

Litigation is a particular area of interest for this appointment. Our Canberra office has a strong personal injury practice with an established portfolio of matters, giving the successful applicant the opportunity to contribute to active files and develop practical experience from the outset. Mentoring and guidance are available from experienced practitioners, with support tailored to your level of experience.

Applicants do not need to come from a personal injury background.



We welcome lawyers from any practice area who have transferable skills, sound judgement and a genuine interest in litigation, as well as experienced personal injury or litigation practitioners seeking to join an established practice.

What We Value

We are open to lawyers at any experience level and from any practice background. We are looking for someone who brings:

- Energy, empathy, integrity and practical common sense.

- Strong communication and client-management skills, or a commitment to developing them.

- The ability to manage competing priorities with a level of autonomy appropriate to their experience.

- Careful attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality legal work.

- A collaborative mindset, an interest in litigation and enthusiasm for contributing to the firm’s future.

Location and How to Apply

The opportunity will be based in Canberra, however work and travel between our offices will be necessary as required. The precise mix of work will reflect the successful applicant’s experience, interests and the needs of the practice.

If you are interested in joining BDN, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience, areas of interest and the type of practice you would like to develop to ••••@bdn.com.au.

Agency submissions: BDN does not accept unsolicited agency submissions. Candidate profiles or résumés should not be forwarded unless a BDN representative has specifically contacted the agency.

📌 Lawyer Opportunities — General Practice & Litigation (Canberra)
🏢 BDN Lawyers
📍 Canberra