Associate - Public Law & Regulatory Compliance

at  Russell Kennedy Lawyers

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Associate to join our Public Law & Regulatory Compliance team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years PAE within government or private practice.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Strong administrative law and statutory interpretation skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Well-developed initiative, with demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically.
• A high standard of written and oral communication skills.
• Well developed and effective Business Development skills.
• A practical and commercial approach to issues.
• Capable of working with limited supervision

• Providing legal advice on statutory interpretation and administrative decision-making and public law compliance obligations;
• Advising on and appearing in merits review and judicial review proceedings for various State Government regulators in various different areas;
• Advising on subpoenas, such as appropriate redactions for privacy and Public Interest Immunity and Legal Professional Privilege claims;
• Acting on behalf of the Secretary to the Department of Justice on matters such as judicial reviews, applications under the Serious Offenders Act and other matters;
• Acting for the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards in disciplinary proceedings against registered health practitioners;
• Delivering Continuing Professional Development and legal information presentations/workshops to clients;
• Developing training programs and reference tools – paid for clients in making effective administrative decisions;
• Attending and appearing in Directions hearings;
• Mentoring junior lawyers and law graduates;
• Marketing and business development activities to grow the Practice; and
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by senior staff.