CareerPlan

Junior Lawyer - Local Government

West Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Junior lawyer providing legal advice and representation to local government entities, commercial clients, and employers across litigation, governance, and property matters.

Role type

Junior lawyer (0-5 years post-admission)

Builds

Legal advice, contracts, litigation strategies, and regulatory compliance solutions for public and private sector clients

Domain

Law (Local Government, Commercial, Litigation, Employment, Property)

Required skills

Legal research, contract drafting, litigation strategy, regulatory analysis, client communication, risk management

Preferred skills

Experience in commercial law, dispute resolution, or local government matters

Technologies

Legal research databases, contract management software, case management systems

Responsibilities

Advise local government bodies on regulatory and governance issues; Draft and negotiate commercial contracts; Represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution; Provide employment and workplace law advice; Manage property and leasing transactions; Conduct legal risk assessments

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC