Government Lawyers

Firm

Proximity

Location

Canberra

Education

Postgraduate degree

Benefits

• Excellent

Functional areas

Industry

Legal

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Government Lawyers

Finding opportunities that support your career growth, provide variety, and fast-track your legal expertise are rare. Join us at Proximity where we offer the unique opportunity of doing interesting public sector work under a commercial arrangement with support, development, and care.

The Proximity Legal Group is a go-to for Commonwealth legal teams requiring expertise and support on complex matters, specialising in administrative and litigation law. We infuse passion and purpose into everything we do, and have fun while doing it, without sacrificing our commitment to clients, integrity, and pro-bono work.

As a Proximity team member, your role is to act as a trusted sidekick—helping our clients' teams succeed by embracing the complexity and sensitivity of Commonwealth law issues and knowing how to be helpful in the APS environment.

You Will Bring

Culture matters

We're looking for someone who fits and lives our values—someone who is :

Tenacious : a can-do attitude, results-driven, dedicated to deliveryClient-first : relationships matter; listen, anticipate client needsTeam players : collegiate, share knowledge, and build confidence in othersAdaptable : work through ambiguity or uncertaintySolution-oriented : think beyond immediate questions and challenges to 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. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy :

We care : your health, wellbeing, and professional development are supportedGive back : opportunities to work with Proximity's community partnersMake work work : flexible hours for you and your teamPromotion pathways : build your career with usBelong : be part of the amazing Proximity team

Working with Proximity

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, and commercial services to government entities and large organizations. We collaborate with our clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace where all individuals feel valued and accepted, regardless of identity, background, or ability.

Our values—Genuine people, Bold approach, Helpful outcomes—are central to everything we do, strengthening our culture and client advantage.

Does this sound like the right organization for you? If interested, please contact Loretta Pabian, Proximity Recruitment Lead, at

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