• Permanent, full-time position
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working.  WFH and from modern, open plan offices.  We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to excellence, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

Make the smarter choice.  Come thrive with us.  Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.

About the role and team

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join our Dispute Resolution team, working on public law dispute matters.  The public sector practice is a national priority of Hall & Wilcox and is rapidly growing.

You will sit within our national Dispute Resolution section, which is comprised of over 125 team members nationally.  We provide the full range of legal services to our public sector clients, bringing both deep expertise and a fresh perspective to their matters.  We partner with clients at all levels of government, with key clients including local councils, the Victorian State Government and other large statutory corporate entities.  We also provide a specialist quarterly publication, Public Law, for our public sector clients.

This role offers varied and complex work in the area of public sector litigation, including land acquisition and compensation matters.  It will suit a litigation lawyer with an interest in real property, statutory interpretation and citizens’ rights, that is seeking regular exposure to Court processes, highly regarded counsel, direct client contact, and the opportunity to work within a market leading practice in this space.

The successful candidate will work directly with the lead partner in our public sector industry group, as well as senior practitioners in the public sector disputes practice to:

• be an integral part of the team with responsibility for running matters directly with counsel and the client through to trial (in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Court of Appeal and VCAT);
• act on behalf of, and advise, all levels of government on a diverse range of administrative law and commercial dispute matters;
• draft court documents, advices, briefs to counsel and correspondence; and
• provide specialist legal advice on complex legal issues, including statutory interpretation, administrative law, compulsory acquisition and commercial disputes.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• between 1 and 3 years of post-admission experience;
• a background in public law, with a strong academic record;
• we will also consider candidates who have experience in general commercial litigation or property or construction law, with a passion for public law and a strong desire to work on public sector matters, in particular compulsory land acquisition;
• excellent legal drafting and analytical skills, with outstanding attention to detail;
• strong verbal and written communication skills; and
• the ability to confidently run matters through the dispute resolution process, as well as the ability to handle a busy workload with competing timelines.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.  Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We do great work, smarter.  We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow.  We’re known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions.  We embrace innovative thinking and technology.  We listen.  We partner. We solve. 

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow.  We thrive together.  We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected.  We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

Apply now

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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience.  If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at Alison.DalyThomson@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team.  We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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