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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers operating from 58 offices worldwide in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Americas and Central Asia.
We have strong practices across key sectors, being government; financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Knowing how our clients businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us.
We are growing a broad ranging Commonwealth Government and civil regulatory practice across multiple Departments and agencies. Our Commonwealth Government practice is led by partners with decades of experience in high profile regulatory and commercial matters. You can learn more about our Government Practice here Government | Australia | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright
Our civil regulatory lawyers, in particular are keen to hear from candidates who are interested in working with regulators achieve their compliance and enforcement objectives. The work will involve advising on regulatory investigations and representing regulators in civil penalty proceedings and administrative law matters. It will also involve strategic advice on complex policy and legal matters.
We are currently looking for an Associate, based in Sydney. Working closely with Holly McAdam, Richard Morrison and Sonja Marsic and the larger Commonwealth Government team you will have focus on regulatory investigations and civil regulatory litigation.
What we are looking for
1+ years PQE gained within a regulatory agency (either in investigations and/or legal area) or with an external legal service provider.
Litigation experience, including in civil regulation
Administrative law experience would be highly desirable (though not essential).
Government experience would be highly desirable (though not essential).
Knowledge of legal issues in the context of civil regulatory investigations and enforcement.
Excellent analytical, written, drafting and communication skills
Attention to detail, commitment to quality and good work ethic
Focussed on strategic outcomes for clients
A respectful and collegiate attitude to colleagues and clients
Current and former associates in the Federal Court of Australia are encouraged to apply
Those with experience in Commonwealth criminal prosecutions for regulatory agencies are also encouraged to apply
This is a unique opportunity with a leading international firm that presents exciting potential for career advancement and development opportunities, including exposure to some of the most significant transactions in the Australian market and international clients.
The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.
Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application/interview process, please contact Scott Baker, Senior Manager - Talent Engagement on +61 2 9330 8578 .
If you are trans or gender diverse and would like to have a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578 .
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, mining, commodities and agribusiness, transport, technology and innovation, and life sciences and healthcare.
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, mining, commodities and agribusiness, transport, technology and innovation, and life sciences and healthcare.
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Perks and benefits
Flexible and agile ways of working
Healthy Living
Parental Leave & caring responsibilities
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