Lawyer to Associate, Government

Why Sparke Helmore?

As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.

At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.

Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer to Associate to join our highly rated Government Public & Regulatory practice in Perth working with Bernadette Rayment.

About the team and the work

• You will be acting for a range of Commonwealth clients in one of the largest and most highly regarded Government teams in the country.

• This is a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to advise the Commonwealth on a diverse range of administrative and regulatory matters in a fast-paced environment.

• You will have the opportunity to be involved in regular advocacy work in Federal Courts and the Administrative Review Tribunal.

• The team assist with some of the most high profile, sensitive and strategic matters in the country, and work with leading experts in the field.

• It is the team's culture to develop and mentor individual lawyers according to their personal aspirations and interests.

What the market says

• Bernadette Rayment: Recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia since 2022 for work in Public Law and Immigration Law.

• Best Law Firms 2027 ranked by Best Lawyers – National Tier 1 Ranking for Government Practice.

• Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Government Team of the Year, 2025.

• The Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice, recognised since 2023.

• Australasian Lawyer - Law Firm of the Year, 2024.

• Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Law Firm of the Year, 2024, 2025 & 2026.

About you

• Ideally you will be a newly admitted or soon to be admitted lawyer with up to 2 years PAE. Experience within a highly regarded administrative law or litigation practice is desirable.

• The successful candidate will have a solid grounding and demonstrated interest in administrative law.

• Ideally you will have advocacy experience in the Administrative Review Tribunal and / or Federal Courts or have an interest in developing these skills.

What Sparke Helmore can offer you

Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.

We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.

To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us

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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.

For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Anthony Demarco on +61 2 9373 1401.