Admin & Public Law Lawyers

Proximity  Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia (On-site)

Where careers go further

Commonwealth Lawyers

• Work alongside our government clients
• Strategic and complex legal problems
• Learn from united expertise of 50+ lawyers

Proximity provides a unique opportunity of doing interesting public sector work under a commercial arrangement that provides support, development, and care.

The Proximity Legal Group is a go-to for Commonwealth legal teams requiring support on complex matters specialising in administrative, litigation, and commercial law. As a team, we infuse passion and purpose into everything we do and have fun while doing it. There are however a few things we take super seriously – our commitment to clients, integrity, pro-bono work, being genuine, generously sharing our knowledge and insights, supporting each other, and giving our lawyers influence in the work they do. We also know that variety is the spice of life.

Who we are

We’re looking for people who live our values – people who are:

• Tenacious. A can-do attitude, results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
• Client-first. Relationships matter. Listen, anticipate client needs.
• Team players. Collegiate, share knowledge and build confidence in others.
• Adaptable. Work through ambiguity or uncertainty.
• Solution oriented. Think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

Use your Expertise & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ public law, litigation or commercial law experience working within or for the Commonwealth
• Ability and desire to share your knowledge and develop others
• Restricted (minimum) practising certificate

Working in Commonwealth Departments often requires an Australian Security Clearance and is therefore desirable, or you have the ability to obtain one.

The Proximity Difference

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

• Health and Wellbeing, and Professional Development allowances – we support your wellbeing and continued learning
• The chance to give back to your community by working with Proximity’s not for profit partners Menslink, Fearless Women, Inclusive Australia, The Farm in Galong, The Women's Legal Centre and Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation
• A flexible working environment for work/life balance – make the hours work for you and your team
• Clear career progression pathways
• Security Clearances and Practising Certificates

Or you may choose to work more flexibly and want pay instead of organisation support. Our Proximity Lite employment arrangements support you to focus on applying your incredible technical skills and expertise with clients.

Working with Proximity

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. We collaborate with our clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, we equip our people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for our clients’ needs.

We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.

Does this sound like the right organisation for you?

To learn more about us, view our website https://proximity.com.au/

If this position interests you, please contact Loretta Pabian: recruitment@proximity.com.au