Administrative Lawyers – Perm – Contract Opportunities

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Flexible working options – you choose!
Excellent remuneration
Professional development and career pathway opportunities

Administrative Lawyers 5+ years PQE


Proximity, an SPA Australia company, is expanding rapidly and is seeking Administrative Lawyers. Our government client secondment model provides opportunities that provide significant support, foster your career growth, offer work variety, and accelerate your legal expertise. As a member of the Legal Group, we offer you the opportunity to engage in fascinating public sector work, all while receiving support, development, and care.


We are proud that our Legal Group is the trusted choice for Commonwealth legal teams needing expert support on complex administrative law matters. Our team brings passion and purpose to every task, ensuring we have fun while maintaining our dedication to clients, integrity, and pro-bono work.


As a Proximity team member, your role is that of an exceptional trusted sidekick – helping our clients’ teams succeed by embracing the complexity and sensitivity of Commonwealth legal issues and knowing how to be helpful in the context of the APS environment.


You will bring:

5 years+ experience advising on administrative law matters in a public sector context
An ability and desire to use judgement, share knowledge and develop others
An Australian legal practising certificate
An AGSVA security clearance (preferred).

This is an opportunity to:

Gain exposure to diverse legal issues across the Commonwealth Government.
Work directly with Proximity’s government clients across a range of sectors, addressing their challenges, and helping to design, develop and deliver solutions that support and build internal capability.
Gain ready access to a large team of knowledgeable colleagues and administrative law experts.

Culture matters

We’re looking for someone who fits and lives our values – someone who is:

Tenacious. A can-do attitude, results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
Client-first. Relationships matter. Listen, anticipate client needs.
Team player. Collegiate, share knowledge and build confidence in others.
Adaptable. Work through ambiguity or uncertainty.
Solution-oriented. Think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

The Proximity difference

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage, and support you in equal measure. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

Health and Wellbeing support
Professional Development is encouraged
The chance to give back to your community by working with Proximity’s not for profit partners
Flexible working options
Career progression pathways supporting your development and personal goals

Working with Proximity (an SPA Australia company)

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. We recently joined forces with Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) and are in the process of integrating our Australian teams. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for its clients’ needs.


We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.


Does this sound like the right organisation for you?

If this position interests you, please get in contact with Loretta Pabian, Proximity Recruitment Lead: careers@proximity.com.au

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