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The Senior Associate will act for Commonwealth and Victorian government clients on a diverse range of administrative and regulatory matters. Responsibilities include providing strategic legal advice and conducting regular advocacy in Federal and State courts and tribunals.
Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in a well-regarded litigation practice, with a focus on administrative or public law. A solid grounding in administrative law and demonstrated interest in advocacy are essential for this role.
Why Sparke Helmore?
As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Associate to join our Government Public & Regulatory team in Melbourne working with Katherine Whittemore and Adam Cunynghame.
About the team and the work
You will be acting for a range of Commonwealth and Victorian government clients in one of the largest and most highly regarded Government teams in the country.
This is a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to advise on a diverse range of administrative and regulatory matters in a fast-paced environment.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in regular advocacy work in Federal Courts, the Administrative Review Tribunal, Victorian State Courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
The team assist with some of the highest profile, sensitive and strategic matters in the country, and working with leading experts in the field.
It is the team's culture to develop the practice of individual lawyers according to their personal aspirations and interests.
What the market says
Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Government Team of the Year, 2025.
Recognised: Best Law Firms 2027 ranked by Best Lawyers – National Tier 1 Ranking for Government Practice.
Ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific.
Partners, Lawyers and teams recognised in Doyle’s and in Best Lawyers.
The Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice, 2023, 2024 & 2025.
About you
4+ years' experience working in a well-regarded litigation practice, ideally in administrative / public law with merits and judicial review exposure.
The successful candidate will have a solid grounding and demonstrated interest in administrative law.
Ideally you will have advocacy experience in the Administrative Review Tribunal, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Federal Courts and/or the Victorian Courts, however candidates who have a keen interest in developing their skills in this area will be considered.
What Sparke Helmore can offer you
Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.
We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.
To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us
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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Anthony Demarco on +61 2 9373 1401.Wherever our clients are, that's where we are.
We’ve come a long way since our doors first opened in the Hunter in 1882. We’ve had an office in Sydney since the 1960s and opened our tenth office in Cairns in 2024. We cover six key areas of law—Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Insurance, Government, Statutory Lines of Insurance, Property Environment and Finance, and Workplace—with more than 30 specialised areas of expertise. We’re a truly national, full service and proudly Australian firm that delivers results through deep collaboration with our clients. Wherever our clients need us, that’s where we’ll be. We're more than 1000 people now and still growing. And in true Australian spirit, we’re friendly, approachable and easy to work with. And when you work with one of us, you get the expertise of all of us.
Offices: 25 Martin Place, Level 29, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU · Station Road, Adelaide, Level 13, One Festival Tower, Adelaide, SA 5000, AU · 500 Bourke Street, Level 33, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU · 240 Queen Street, Level 23, Brisbane, QLD 4000, AU · 28 Honeysuckle Drive, Level 7, Newcastle, NSW 2300, AU
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