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Associate (Civil Regulatory Litigation and Commonwealth Government)
Work Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sydney
Practice Group/Department
Commonwealth Government
Role
Associate
Description
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law
firm. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial
institutions with a full business law service. 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 Commonwealth Government and civil
regulatory practice across multiple Departments and agencies. Our
Commonwealth Government practice is led by partners with decades of
experience in high profile regulatory and commercial matters. You can
learn more about our Government Practice here Government
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Our civil regulatory lawyers, in particular are keen to hear from
candidates who are interested in working with regulators 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
Associate, based in Sydney. Working closely with Holly
McAdam, Richard
Morrison and Sonja
Marsic and the larger Commonwealth Government team 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.
We 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
silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace
Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander candidates to apply.
To apply online please click the 'Apply'
button below. It is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace
adjustments for qualified persons with disabilities who are
employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or
adjustments to fully participate in the application/interview
process, please contact Scott Baker, Senior Manager - Talent
Engagement on +61 2 9330 8578.
If you are trans or gender diverse and
would like to have a confidential discussion before applying, please
contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.