Senior Litigation Lawyer / Senior Legal Officer (EL1-Equiavalent)
Allygroup is seeking experienced litigation lawyers to join high-performing legal teams within the Australian Public Service. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing litigation team responsible for managing complex and often sensitive legal matters across government. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, external legal providers and other Commonwealth agencies to deliver strategic litigation and dispute resolution support while helping manage legal risk for the department.
This position is ideally suited to an experienced government litigation lawyer with a strong understanding of Commonwealth legal frameworks, administrative law and litigation processes.
Canberra-based candidates are preferred; however interstate candidates will be considered. A current Baseline security clearance is mandatory.
About the roles
Working within a specialist litigation team, you will manage a small but complex and varied caseload across a range of Commonwealth litigation matters.
Key responsibilities include
Managing litigation matters including judicial review proceedings, Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters and class actions.
Progressing matters through all stages of the litigation process, including reviewing submissions, coordinating witness affidavits and assisting with discovery.
Managing subpoenas and associated legal processes on behalf of the department.
Ensuring compliance with the Legal Services Directions 2025.
Working closely with external law firms and key Commonwealth stakeholders, including central government agencies.
Providing litigation updates, legal advice and risk assessments to senior executives and ministerial offices.
Supporting litigation strategy and dispute resolution activities across a broad range of legal matters.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
A minimum of five years' post-admission experience in litigation, dispute resolution or administrative law.
Experience managing complex litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy.
Strong written, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
The ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice to senior decision-makers.
Previous experience within the Australian Public Service or advising Commonwealth agencies.
Familiarity with obligations under the Legal Services Directions 2025.
A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to legal practice.
What Allygroup offers
At Allygroup, we believe work should empower and inspire you. It’s more than a job—it’s about creating an environment where you are consistently challenged, engaged, and supported. When you join Allygroup, you can expect:
Impactful Work: Contribute to nationally significant legal matters.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Supportive Environment: Access to a dedicated resourcing consultant and our Employee Assistance Program.
Attractive Remuneration: Competitive salary packages.
Please note this role closes for application at 12:00pm (AEDT) Wednesday, 12 October 2026. However, any applications received after the closing date will be considered for other opportunities in the future.
Applying for this role
To submit your application, press ‘Apply Now’. Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume through to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.