Senior Associate - Privacy / Freedom Of Information

Senior Associate - Privacy / Freedom of Information Dispute Resolution | Canberra Permanent, full-timeposition, however flexible working opportunities will beconsidered Hybridand flexible working; WFH and from modern, open planoffices.

We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plusreimbursement of up to $500 for additionalequipment Rewardand recognition, including competitive remuneration and careerprogression Learningand career development programs for all roles andlevels Flexibleleave options and up to 26 weeks paid parentalleave Freedaily breakfast, office drinks and social events Genuinecommitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, anddiversity and inclusion across our firm We have anopportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Dispute Resolution -Public Law team in our Canberra office, working with a highlyregarded Partner.

This role will suit a lawyer that has significantexperience in privacy and freedom of information (FOI) matters forthe Commonwealth government.

There hasnever been a better time to join Hall & Wilcox as we arecelebrating our firm's appointment to the Whole of AustralianGovernment Legal Services Panel across all five of the substantivelegal areas.

We have adedicated team of experienced Commonwealth Government partners andlawyers who understand government and are excited to replicate thefirm's success with our existing and long-standingappointments to the Victorian and New South Wales State Governmentpanels.

You will sitwithin our national Dispute Resolution section, which is comprisedof around 115 team members nationally.

We provide the full range oflegal services to our public sector clients, bringing both deepexpertise and a fresh perspective to their matters, and leveragingour leading and established practices across insurance andcommercial law.

We partner with clients at all levels ofgovernment, with key clients including the Commonwealth Government,local councils, the Victorian and New South Wales State Governmentsand other large corporate entities.

You will workon a breadth of matters in the public law space, including (but notlimited to) : advisingon data protection and retention; developing privacycompliant schemes that involve digital products and ITinfrastructure; preparing Privacy ImpactAssessments and advising on and drafting privacy policies andprivacy guidelines; advisingon FOI matters and preparing submissions to the Office of theAustralian Information Commissioner; and actingin merits and judicial review proceedings.

Aboutyou You will ideallyhave the following knowledge, skills and experience : between5 and 8 years of post-admission experience working in or forthe public sector / service on Commonwealth governmentmatters; significant experiencein privacy and FOI matters; aninterest in contributing to the growth and success of ourCommonwealth government practice; excellent legal draftingand analytical skills, with outstanding attention todetail; strongverbal and written communication skills; theability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportiveand collaborative team; and theability to confidently run matters, as well as the ability tohandle a busy workload with competing timelines.

Aboutus Hall &Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm.

We deliveroutstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and privateclients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business inAustralia.

Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and ourcommunities to thrive.Hear from ourpeople about what it's like to work at HW : bit.ly / HWpeople Some of ourrecent awards and citations include : Law Firmof the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian LawAwards Law Firmof the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of theYear at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards Rankedfourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023and 2024 Workplace GenderEquality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality(EOCGE) citation holder since 2018 Best Lawand Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and BestProfessional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023Client Choice Awards We are knownfor having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive,inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduringvalues - known asHallmarks .

We are alsorenowned forSmarterLaw , whichmeans we look beyond the status quo to thinkdifferently and find solutions.

Smarter Law includes enablingtechnology, challenging business models, innovative pricing andcreative resourcing.

We are a firmof the future.

We offer our people interesting and challengingwork, and access to great clients.

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At Hall &Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplacethat actively seeks to include, welcome and value uniquecontributions of all people.

We encourage applications fromcandidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations),age, abilities, sexual orientation and genderidentities.

We are alsocommitted to supporting candidates with disability so that everycandidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitmentexperience.

If you require any adjustments or support to completeyour application, or if you have any questions, please contactAlison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager at for a confidential discussion.

This vacancyis being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People& Culture team.

We will contact our preferred agency partnersshould we require any assistance.

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