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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide governments, NGOs and the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full range of legal services. We have more than 4000 lawyers operating from 58 offices worldwide in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Americas and Central Asia.

We have strong practices across key sectors, being government; financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Knowing how our clients' businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us.

We are growing a broad ranging civil regulatory and Commonwealth Government practice across multiple Departments and agencies. Our teams are led by partners with decades of experience in high profile regulatory and commercial matters. You can learn more about our Government Practice here Government | Australia | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright

In particular are keen to hear from candidates who are interested in working with regulators to achieve their compliance and enforcement objectives. The work will involve advising on regulatory investigations and representing regulators in civil penalty proceedings and administrative law matters. It will also involve strategic advice on complex policy and legal matters.

We are currently looking for an A ssociate, based in Sydney. Working closely with and Sonja Marsic you will have focus on regulatory investigations and civil regulatory litigation.

What we are looking for

• 1+ years PQE gained within a regulatory agency (either in investigations and/or legal area) or with an external legal service provider.
• Litigation experience, including in civil regulation
• Administrative law experience would be highly desirable (though not essential).
• Government experience would be highly desirable (though not essential).
• Knowledge of legal issues in the context of civil regulatory investigations and enforcement.
• Excellent analytical, written, drafting and communication skills
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality and good work ethic
• Focussed on strategic outcomes for clients
• A respectful and collegiate attitude to colleagues and clients
• Current and former associates in the Federal Court of Australia are encouraged to apply
• Those with experience in Commonwealth criminal prosecutions for regulatory agencies are also encouraged to apply

This is a unique opportunity with a leading international firm that presents exciting potential for career advancement and development opportunities, including exposure to some of the most significant transactions in the Australian market and international clients.

The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.

W e are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Scott Baker via (02) 9330 8578 or scott.baker@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion .

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.