Naiman ClarkeNaiman Clarke

Lawyer/Senior Lawyer: Public Law

Posted on 11/28/2025

About the job
Job Type: Permanent
Emp Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Law Firm - Mid tier
Functional Expertise: Government
Location: Sydney, NSW
Job Published: 11/28/2025
Job ID: 53967
Salary Type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable

Contact name

Taylor Devenport

Job Description

Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Join a market leading public law practice acting for high profile government clients
  • Run varied merits and judicial review litigation in the AAT and Federal Courts from day one
  • Work side by side with recognised public law specialists who will actively invest in your development
  • Genuine flexibility with hybrid working options plus a generous benefits package

About your new employer:

  • High performing national firm with a standout reputation in public law and complex disputes
  • Down to earth, collaborative culture where partners are accessible and genuinely invest in your growth
  • Front row access to marquee government clients and headline matters that accelerate your career

About the role:

  • Act for key government clients on complex public law disputes, including merits and judicial review proceedings in the AAT and Federal Courts
  • Deliver strategic advice on administrative decision making, FOI, privacy and broader public law issues
  • Take early ownership of files with close support from senior public law specialists in a genuinely collaborative team

The ideal candidate:

  • 1 to 8 years PAE in government litigation or public law, from a reputable firm or in-house team
  • Solid experience running matters and drafting persuasive advice and court documents
  • Confident working with large briefs and modern document management / e-discovery platforms
  • Academically strong, proactive and genuinely committed to building deep public law expertise
  • Clear, confident communicator who enjoys collaborating, supporting juniors and bringing a positive energy to the team

 

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

 

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

 

Contact Taylor today!Please quote reference number TD/53967

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