Associate/Senior Associate - Public Law & Regulatory Compliance

Associate/Senior Associate - Public Law & Regulatory Compliance

We are seeking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate to join our expanding Public Law & Regulatory Compliance team. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 4 years PAE. The successful candidate have demonstrated practical experience in litigation in the areas of Torts, Common Law, Coronial Inquests and Admin Law.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• General litigation work in the areas of Torts (including intentional torts), Common Law, Personal Injury, Coronial Inquests and Administrative Law (and prosecutions)
• Court and tribunal work - experience in civil procedure an advantage
• Representing government bodies in litigation matters
• Drafting written advice and recommendations
• Briefing Barristers
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Conduct of litigation files
• Research in order to keep abreast of legislation changes and case law
• Contributing to tenders where required
• Supervision and mentoring of staff including lawyers and non-legal staff
• Time recording and billing
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the principals.

Skills/Knowledge

• Litigation experience in the areas of Torts (including intentional torts), Common Law, Personal Injury, Coronial, Administrative Law and commercial litigation.Some knowledge of criminal procedure also an advantage.

• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas or frameworks clearly.
• Well-developed initiative, with a demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically.
• A self-starter, capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Carla Viglino on (03) 96096770. For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.

Our Firm and Culture

Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 340 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.

As part of our team, you'll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.

Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees. We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different. The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals. There is a particular focus and emphasis on gender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for people with disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity. Russell Kennedy is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.

Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Carla Viglino on (03) 96096770.

Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work. Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.