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Lawyer (2-5 PQE) - Public Sector - Brisbane


Company : Clayton Utz


Location : Brisbane,


Created : 2025-07-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This is a Lawyer (2-5 PQE) - Public Sector - Brisbane role with Clayton Utz based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Clayton Utz Role Seniority - mid level More about the Lawyer (2-5 PQE) - Public Sector - Brisbane role at Clayton Utz We are seeking a remarkable Lawyer to join our market leading Public Sector Brisbane team This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to: Join a market leading, top tier Public Sector practice in Brisbane Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team Opportunity to work on large, complex matters for a variety of clients The role We have a unique opportunity for a Lawyer (2-5 years PQE) to join our Public Sector practice group in our Brisbane office. Working closely with Partner Tim Gordon and Eleanor Dickens, this diverse role will see you working at the forefront of public sector administrative and regulatory matters. The practice assists Federal, State and Local government clients with complex administrative law and regulatory matters including statutory investigations and reviews, administrative and regulatory litigation, information, data and privacy as well as human rights and general advisory. In this impactful practice you will also enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative and dynamic group, where respect and support is a constant, flexible/hybrid work can be accommodated and success is celebrated as a team. Skills & experience To be successful in this role, you will have: 2-5 PQE in either private practice and/or in-house Government experience A strong work ethic; highly developed interpersonal and communication skills - required for building client relationships and maintaining a positive team environment Excellent drafting and writing skills, including drafting reports, advices and litigation documents A desire to learn and genuine interest in administrative law A proven track record of prioritising your time across a number of busy matters An interest in government In addition to this, we''re looking for a resilient, self-starter; someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients. The Public Sector team Our National Public Sector group is widely regarded to be the premier private government practice in the country and has a wealth of talent and experience within the team. The team helps a range of Commonwealth and State Government departments and agencies with some of their most interesting, significant and technically challenging programs and projects. We use our skills to solve complex legal problems, assist with the development and implementation of program strategy, and inform policy development. LI-JS How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the Apply button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, youll be learning new things all the time and the Clayton Utz team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don''t meet 100% of whats outlined Key Responsibilities Joining a top tier Public Sector practice Collaborating with a dynamic team Handling complex legal matters Key Strengths PQE in private practice and/or in-house Government experience Interpersonal and communication skills Drafting and writing skills Interest in administrative law Time management Interest in government Why Clayton Utz is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career thats right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Clayton Utz not with Hatch.