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Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Public Law & Regulatory Compliance Australia | req1293 Posted: 18/02/2025 Back to Search
SENIOR ASSOCIATE/SPECIAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC LAW & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Public Law & Regulatory Compliance team in Melbourne. This role involves acting for State Government and other statutory bodies and agencies in prosecutions, disciplinary proceedings and reviews of administrative decisions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a fast paced, impactful area, and contribute to the growth of this practice area at the firm. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 years PAE litigation experience in the areas of prosecutions and/or disciplinary proceedings, and have small practice or be looking to build a practice in public law. The role also includes opportunities for appearance work in the Magistrates’ Court and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Representing government clients in court and tribunals in prosecutions, disciplinary proceedings and reviews of administrative decisions (merits and judicial review). • Advising on investigations and exercising enforcement powers and functions, including infringements, notices and orders and prosecutions. • Reviewing evidence, drafting charges and briefs of evidence for criminal proceedings. • Reviewing evidence and drafting allegations for disciplinary proceedings. • Reviewing evidence and drafting advice on the prospects of success (criminal and disciplinary proceedings). • Advising on statutory interpretation, good decision-making, and natural justice requirements. • Drafting enforcement manuals and decision-making policies. • Appearing in courts and Tribunals and instructing counsel. • Representing government bodies in litigation matters. • Drafting written advice and recommendations. • Briefing and instructing counsel. • Conduct of litigation files. • Research in order to keep abreast of legislation changes and case law. • Contributing to business development activities, such as writing articles, client presentations, webinars and contributing to the RK Vic Gov CPD day. • Identifying business development opportunities. • Opportunity to design and present CPD seminars. • Supervision and mentoring of less experienced staff. • Time recording and billing. • Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Principals. • Maintains cyber security at all times. Cultivate an awareness of security risks, stay informed of latest cyber threats, instil best cyber security practises and take practical steps to protect the firm and client from cyber attacks.
Skills/Knowledge
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Effective communication and strong relationship building skills. • Well developed and effective Business Development skills. • Excellent time management skills. • Experience in prosecutions and knowledge of criminal procedure is highly desirable. • Experience in managing litigation files with minimal supervision. • Other relevant litigation experience will also be considered.
Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Carla Viglino on (03) 9609 6770 or **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** 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.
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 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
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.
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