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Senior Associate — Government & Public Law
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Position Overview
Location:
Canberra, Australia 
Compensation:
A$14,000 - A$17,000/year
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Securities Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
MinterEllison's Canberra office in the Parliamentary Triangle precinct is seeking a Senior Associate for its Government practice. Canberra is Australia's political capital and the centre of Commonwealth government legal work. You will advise federal departments and agencies on administrative law, procurement, grants, and legislative reform.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise Commonwealth departments on administrative law, including judicial review under the ADJR Act and s75(v) of the Constitution
- Handle Commonwealth procurement legal advice under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules
- Draft and advise on legislation, regulations, and subordinate instruments
- Support Parliamentary committees and government inquiries
Requirements
- Admitted as a solicitor in the ACT (or eligible for admission); 5-8 years PQE in government, administrative, or public law
- Experience advising Commonwealth or state government agencies
- Knowledge of the PGPA Act, ADJR Act, and Freedom of Information Act 1982
- Australian Government security clearance (or eligible)
Responsibilities
Administrative law advice; Commonwealth procurement; Legislative drafting; Parliamentary support
Requirements
Admitted solicitor (ACT); 5-8 years government/public law PQE; Security clearance eligible
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
A$14,000 - A$17,000/year
Practice Area
Securities Law
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: MinterEllison Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
