law jobs in Canberra, ACT

Overview The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, Governance and Policy is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our executive team. The College of Law, Governance and Policy brings together key areas of expertise in legal studies, public policy, health, public administration, governance, and related disciplines. It comprises four Schools and other academic and...

About Us Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a...

A leading legal recruitment firm is looking for experienced Partners and Special Counsel to join established and fast-growing law firms in Canberra. Candidates should have significant exposure to the Commonwealth Government and a portable client base, with expertise in areas like procurement and regulatory law. This opportunity caters to senior lawyers seeking enhanced workplace culture and...

A renowned government agency in Australia is seeking a motivated APS 5/6 Legal Officer to provide legal advice on defense intelligence matters. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, work collaboratively in a team, and have an understanding of intelligence law. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, producing legal briefs, and providing guidance on...

About the role DDCS Lawyers is seeking a talented Lawyer to join our growing Family Law and Estates and Future Planning Law teams. As a Lawyer in our Canberra office, you will play a key role in providing high-quality legal advice and representation to our clients. What you'll be doing - Advising clients on all aspects of family law or estates and future planning law - Preparing and reviewing...

A leading Australian law firm is offering a Clerkship Program in Canberra for penultimate and final year law students. This program provides real work experience and networking opportunities while fostering legal skills through hands-on tasks. Successful candidates will participate in client meetings, drafting, and due diligence. This is a unique chance to work in a supportive environment, engage...

Overview If you have recently graduated from law at university, then we want you to apply for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) Graduate Program. PM&C will give you the opportunity to work across an exciting and broad range of areas that aren’t available anywhere else – it’s a mini public service rolled into one! If you’re keen to explore a broad range of opportunities,...

About Us Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an...

If you have recently graduated from law at university, then we want you to apply for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) Graduate Program. PM&C will give you the opportunity to work across an exciting and broad range of areas that aren’t available anywhere else – it’s a mini public service rolled into one! If you’re keen to explore a broad range of opportunities, then there’s...

A leading law firm in Australia is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for its Canberra office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in public law, focusing on probity, governance, and providing advice to government clients. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers great career development opportunities. Work is hybrid, allowing for both office...

A reputable law firm in Canberra is seeking a Senior Associate specialized in employment law. The role involves leading a diverse portfolio, managing litigation, and providing strategic advice. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8+ years of experience in employment law, strong business acumen, and leadership capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for...

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A leading law firm in Australia is seeking law students or recent graduates to join their e-discovery paralegal team. This role involves conducting document review and discovery work across practice teams on a project basis. Preferred candidates will have some legal document review experience and a knowledge of Ringtail or Relativity, but training is provided, making this a great opportunity for...

A leading national commercial law firm in Canberra is searching for a dynamic legal secretary to join their team. This exciting role involves a variety of tasks such as liaising with clients, managing diaries, preparing legal documents, and handling monthly billing. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience with document...

A distinguished law firm in Canberra seeks a Senior Associate for its Public Law practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-admission experience, focused on delivering probity advice to senior government stakeholders. Key responsibilities include advising on governance issues, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. This supportive firm values...

Pre-eminent national law firm; broad practice; both back and front-end options; competitive $$; leading partners; complex matters and much more! - Junior to special counsel opportunities in a leading Public Law Team - Broad mix of work; both front and back-end options. - Genuine career progression + strong market leading $$ Our Client Is a highly regarded national law firm with one of...

A leading national law firm in Canberra is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Public Law team. The role involves a range of administrative tasks, including file management, client billing, and scheduling. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a fast-paced, collaborative...

- Lead a high-profile employment practice with autonomy and impact. - Join a collaborative firm offering real growth and leadership pathways. About Our Client Our client is a well-established law firm in the ACT, recognised for its depth, professionalism and collaborative culture. This well established law firm offers sophisticated legal services across employment law, commercial law,...

Overview Senior Associate – Public Law The Opportunity A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Public Law practice in Canberra. This role is ideal for a lawyer with at least 5 years post-admission experience who is looking to work on complex, high-profile public sector matters within a collaborative and well-established team. The successful...

A leading law firm in Canberra is seeking a talented Lawyer to join their Family Law and Estates and Future Planning Law teams. In this role, you will provide high-quality legal advice and representation to clients, advise on family law and estate matters, and represent clients in court. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a client service focus, and a...