Legal jobs in Canberra ACT
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Posted 7d ago
APS4/5 Paralegal/Admin Support
Hays
Canberra ACT•Full time
~$60k - $80k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide paralegal and administrative support to legal teams.
- Assist with legal research, drafting, and document management.
- Coordinate legal expenditure and liaise with external legal providers.
Posted 21d ago
APS6 Strategic Legal Policy
Hays
Canberra ACT•Full time
~$80k - $100k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Shape Commonwealth legislation and policy.
- Support the development and implementation of regulatory policy and reform initiatives.
- Collaborate with legal, policy, and program areas to deliver high-quality work.
Posted 28d ago
Senior Lawyer (3+ years PQE)
Hays
Canberra ACT•Full time
~$120k - $135k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Manage a varied litigation practice across NSW, ACT and Federal jurisdictions.
- Conduct court appearances, advocacy, and drafting submissions.
- Flexible working arrangements including remote work options.
Posted 28d ago
Lawyer | Dispute Resolution (Government)
Hays
Canberra ACT•Full time
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Join a leading national law firm in Canberra focusing on Commonwealth Government disputes.
- Work closely with experienced partners and senior practitioners in a supportive environment.
- Enjoy a clear progression pathway with industry low billable hours target.
Posted 28d ago
Wills & Estates Lawyer | 1-3 Years PQE
Hays
Canberra ACT•Full time
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Join a well-regarded Canberra law firm in their Wills & Estates practice.
- Manage a variety of wills and estates matters with increasing autonomy.
- Work closely with experienced practitioners and receive ongoing development.
Expiring today
Senior Associate Insurance Litigation
Hays
Canberra ACT•Full time
~$100k - $150k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Join a leading national law firm in their commercial insurance practice
- Work on varied and challenging cases including public liability and workers compensation
- Flexible working options available, including hybrid arrangements or part-time
Posted 7d ago
Senior Privacy and Information Lawyer
Limber
Canberra ACT 2600•Casual/Holiday
~$350k+(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide legal advice on the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and secrecy provisions.
- Engage with stakeholders and senior executives to deliver legal assistance.
- Conduct Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
Posted 7d ago
Senior Lawyer – Administrative Law/Statutory Interpretation
Limber
Canberra ACT 2600•Contract
~$350k+(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Secondment opportunity within a Commonwealth Agency
- Provide legal advice on administrative law and statutory interpretation
- Engage with high-level stakeholders across various client areas
Posted 30d ago
Expression of interest - professional opportunities
Hwl Ebsworth
Acton ACT 2601•Casual/Holiday
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Join one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in Australia.
- Experience a meritocracy model that promotes based on contribution.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies.
Posted today
Legal Practice Coordinator
Norton Rose Fulbright
Canberra ACT•Full time
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Coordinate operational and administrative activities for the Commonwealth Government practice.
- Manage Australian Government security clearance processes and reporting obligations.
- Support stakeholder management and legal documentation preparation.
Posted 17d ago
EL1, Executive Officer
Hudson
Canberra ACT•Casual/Holiday
~$90k - $120k pro rata(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide high-level executive support to senior departmental executives.
- Manage end-to-end secretariat functions and coordinate consultations.
- Ensure adherence to Commonwealth records management requirements.
Posted 39d ago
Lawyer - Dispute Resolution (Government)
Thomson Geer
Canberra ACT 2600•Full time
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Join a leading national law firm in the Dispute Resolution team.
- Work on a variety of Commonwealth government-focused litigation and disputes.
- Receive support and mentoring from senior members of the team.
Posted 31d ago
Commercial (Property) Lawyer - Baseline Clearance
Limber
Canberra ACT 2600•Contract
~$350k+(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide legal advice and support to a Commonwealth Agency’s Legal Division.
- Draft and review contracts, deeds, and confidentiality arrangements.
- Support property, planning, and infrastructure legal matters.
Posted 1d ago
Legal Counsel
GHD
Canberra ACT 2600•Full time
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Join a collaborative legal team at GHD as a Legal Counsel.
- Provide legal advice on commercial agreements and infrastructure projects.
- Support project delivery and contract negotiations with experienced lawyers.
Posted 2d ago
Senior Associate - Commonwealth Government (Corporate & Commercial)
Hwl Ebsworth
Acton ACT 2601•Full time
~$100k - $150k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Opportunity for experienced lawyers to work on significant Australian Government projects.
- Provide corporate advisory services including governance and regulatory compliance.
- Join a collaborative team with a focus on career development and merit-based promotions.
Posted 2d ago
Associate/Senior Associate - Commonwealth Government (Corporate & Commercial) - Canberra
Hwl Ebsworth
Acton ACT 2601•Full time
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Opportunity for high-performing lawyers to work on complex commercial matters.
- Flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies.
- Join a collaborative team advising on significant Australian Government projects.
+60d ago
Content Developer - Property, Construction, Infrastructure (Legal/Regulatory)
RELX Trading Australia Pty Limited Company
Canberra ACT 2600•Full time
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Develop regulatory content for the Property, Construction, and Infrastructure sectors.
- Engage directly with clients and industry experts to shape content.
- Monitor legislative changes and provide practical guidance.
+60d ago
Associate to Senior Associate, Insurance
Sparke
Canberra ACT 2600•Full time
~$90k - $130k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Join a supportive and collaborative insurance team in Canberra.
- Work on diverse and complex insurance matters for blue-chip clients.
- Flexible work arrangements available, including part-time and hybrid options.
Posted 17d ago
Solicitor / Senior Associate | Banking and Finance (Securitisation / Structured Finance)
Hwl Ebsworth
Acton ACT 2601•Full time
~$100k - $150k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Join a high-growth Banking & Finance team at an exciting stage of its expansion.
- Act on complex, market-leading transactions for banks and financial institutions.
- Accelerate your career through direct partner access and hands-on experience.
Posted 33d ago
Lawyers/Senior Lawyers – Administrative Law/Statutory Interpretation
Limber
Canberra ACT 2600•Contract
~$350k+(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Secondment opportunities within a high profile Commonwealth Department
- Seeking lawyers with administrative law and statutory interpretation experience
- Provide legal advice on statutory interpretation and administrative law principles