Senior Associate Public Law and Regulatory Compliance

Senior Associate - Public Law and Regulatory Compliance

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join our Public Law and Regulatory Compliance team in our Melbourne office.

The role primarily involves acting for State Government departments and statutory bodies in prosecutions disciplinary proceedings and reviews of administrative decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast paced high-impact area and contribute to the continued growth of this practice within the firm. The role offers strong scope to build your expertise and grow alongside an evolving and expanding team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Representing government clients in court and tribunals in prosecutions disciplinary proceedings and
  reviews of administrative decisions (merits and judicial review).
• Advising on investigations and exercising enforcement powers and functions including infringements
  notices and orders and prosecutions.
• Reviewing evidence drafting charges and briefs of evidence for criminal proceedings.
• Reviewing evidence and drafting allegations for disciplinary proceedings.
• Reviewing evidence and drafting advice on the prospects of success (criminal and disciplinary
  proceedings).
• Advising on statutory interpretation good decision-making and natural justice requirements.
• Drafting enforcement manuals and decision-making policies.
• Advising on subpoenas and public interest immunity and reviewing and advising clients on redactions
  and production of documents to Tribunals and Court.
• Representing government clients in Court on sensitive matters relating to community safety and
  protection.
• Acting on behalf of the Department of Justice and Community Safety on Serious Offender Act
  applications.
• Advising on Public Law matters.
• Drafting statements and assisting with Coronial Court matters
• Appearing in courts and Tribunals and instructing counsel.
• Representing government bodies in litigation matters.
• Preparing clear well-reasoned written advice and recommendations.
• Briefing and instructing counsel as required.
• Managing litigation files from commencement to resolution.
• Undertaking legal research to remain up to date with legislative changes and case law developments.
• Contributing to business development initiatives including drafting articles delivering client
  presentations and webinars and supporting the RK Vic Gov CPD Day.
• Proactively identifying new business development opportunities.
• Contributing to the Learning and Development programs at Russell Kennedy including creating and
  presenting CPD sessions for others at the firm.
• Involvement in the supervision and mentoring of both junior lawyers and law graduates fostering their
  professional development and growth within our team.
• Time recording and billing.
• Maintains cyber security at all times. Cultivate an awareness of security risks stay informed of latest
  cyber threats instil best cybersecurity practises and take practical steps to protect the firm and client
  from cyberattacks.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the partners.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and identify key issues.
• Excellent attention to detail ensuring accuracy and consistency across all work.
• Demonstrated initiative with the capacity to apply critical and strategic thinking to tasks and challenges.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Well-developed business development skills with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
  

Experience

• Minimum 4 years PAE litigation experience in the areas of prosecutions and Administrative Law.
• Experience in prosecutions and a sound understanding of criminal procedure is highly desirable.
• Experience managing litigation files under supervision with the ability to progress matters efficiently
  and responsibly.
• Broader litigation experience will also be valued and taken into consideration.

Further Information

Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Kat Pena on (03)or For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.

Our Firm and Culture

Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 380 people inMelbourne and Sydney. At Russell Kennedywe are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to ourclients guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.

Were committed to making a difference for our clientsproviding opportunities for our people and delivering lasting change for ourcommunity. As part of our team youllreceive hands-on experience quality mentoring and access to valuable learningopportunities. We encourage aprofessional and committed work ethic while recognising the importance of anenjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle.

At Russell Kennedy we respect and celebrate the thingsthat make each of us different. The firmis dedicated to creating an environment that is characterised by equal accessand respected participation of all groups and individuals. This is regardless of all differencesincluding culture ethnicity race sex gender identity age religionpersonal circumstances physical features abilities and disabilitiessocioeconomics and sexual orientation.

We believe we have a culture where individuals of allbackgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their wholeselves to work and where your talents are fostered empowering you tocontribute to the success of the firm.

Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunityemployer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. We are committed to being an LGBTIQ-friendlyand disability-confident employer. Thefirm supports and promotes a range of initiatives including the RussellKennedy Womens Network and our Diversity and Inclusion committee with threekey focuses: Access RK (Accessibilityand Disability) Kaleidoscope (Cultural Diversity) and (LGBTIQ).

Russell Kennedyis dedicated to creating and participating in a meaningful process ofreconciliation as part of the broader national reconciliation movement. Our key aims in embarking on our first RAPare to celebrate the deep knowledge of First Nations communities thelongest continuing cultures in the world acknowledge past wrongs and to beginto build a structured future together where we can play our part in rightingthose wrongs though our own reconciliation initiatives.

Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting the best talentavailable and is open to discussing flexible work arrangements and workplaceadjustments for all of our listed vacancies.

Required Experience:

Senior IC