National Mid-Tier Firm | Landmark Commonwealth Litigation | 26 Weeks’ Paid Parental Leave

Join a highly regarded national firm and become part of a substantial litigation practice working on some of Australia’s most significant government and regulatory disputes.

This opportunity offers something truly distinctive: the chance to contribute to one of the largest Commonwealth Government actions ever commenced.
With proceedings already well underway, you’ll join the team at a critical stage of the litigation, working alongside experienced practitioners on a landmark matter expected to continue for several years.

The Opportunity
As part of a large national disputes practice, you’ll collaborate with lawyers across multiple offices while building valuable expertise in government, regulatory and commercial litigation.
Your work will include:

- A landmark Commonwealth Government action of unprecedented scale.
- Complex commercial and regulatory disputes.
- Government and public interest litigation.
- Large-scale document review and analysis.
- Witness preparation and evidence management.
- Coordinating expert and lay witnesses across Australia and internationally.
- Legal research, drafting and strategic litigation support.

Alongside this significant matter, you’ll gain exposure to a broad disputes practice encompassing:

- Regulatory investigations, including competition matters.
- Judicial review proceedings.
- Administrative law and statutory interpretation.
- Regulatory disputes and compliance.
- Privacy, confidentiality and information-sharing disputes.
- Right to Information and privilege matters.
- Public sector advisory work for State and Commonwealth Government clients.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out





- Work on a landmark matter that will be a valuable addition to your CV.
- An chance to develop expertise in government and administrative law, with no prior experience in these areas required.
- Collaborate nationally with experienced litigators across multiple offices.
- Enjoy genuine responsibility with strong mentoring and support.
- 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, including superannuation, with no qualifying period.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Paid study assistance and study leave.
- A formal mentoring program, including access to mentors outside your immediate team.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including gym discounts, flu vaccinations, fresh fruit and sporting activities.
- A highly social culture with regular team lunches, trivia, celebrations and networking events.

About You
We’re interested in speaking with lawyers who have 2–4 years’ PAE and experience in commercial litigation.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively while being confident taking ownership of your own matters and responsibilities. Robust analytical skills, excellent academic credentials and a genuine interest in complex public sector litigation will be highly regarded.

Next Steps
With more than 35 years’ experience in the Brisbane legal market, Law Staff provides confidential, no-obligation career guidance tailored to your individual goals.

Click APPLY or contact Helena Heald at ••••@lawstaff.com.au and Craig Ashton-Sward at ••••@lawstaff.com.au, quoting Ref: CL041126.

Even if this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, we’d still welcome the chance to connect. Many of our most exciting opportunities are exclusive to Law Staff and never publicly advertised.

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Government Litigation Lawyer or Associate (Brisbane)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane