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Careers

We provide our team with the opportunity to engage in challenging work for high-quality clients, all within a distinctive culture that steadfastly upholds our core values.

Current Vacancies

Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate

This position is identified; therefore, it is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.​

  • Full time | Flexible

  • Senior Solicitor ($120k-$150k + Super) / Senior Associate ($140k-$180k + Super)

Are you a legally qualified professional ready to make an impact?

Terri Janke and Company are seeking a full-time Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate to join our proudly Indigenous-owned legal and consulting firm with 25 years of commitment to empowering Indigenous Peoples through cultural autonomy.

 

You’ll work with a range of clients on matters such as governance, arts, environmental regulation and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). Our team is driven by a vision of social justice, protection of culture, and systemic change – if you share this vision, join us!

 

We are looking for:

  • A qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ experience post-admission and an unrestricted practicing certificate

  • Strong research and writing skills

  • Experience advising and drafting in areas such as contracts, IP and governance.

  • Cultural competency and commitment to ethical engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

 

Location: Sydney, Hybrid and Remote options available.

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All professional photography by Jamie James at James Photographic Services, and Stephen Wilson Barker, and Presence Productions.​

The painting 'Terri - Butterfly Flowers Dreaming' by Bibi Barba has been used under license in the firm photographs, including for staff profiles.

The painting  'Ancient Tracks and Waterholes' (2019) by Rene Kulitja has been used under license in some firm photographs on the TJC website homepage, staff profiles, careers and services pages. Visit Maruku Arts for more work by Rene Kulitja.

The visual artwork ‘Freshwater Lagoon 1’ by Lisa Michl Ko-manggen has been used under license in some photographs and videos. Visit Cape York Art for more work by Ko-manggen.

The painting ‘My Country’ by Bibi Barba has been used under license in some photographs and Law Way videos. Visit Bibi's website.

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CREDITS

Terri Janke and Company acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal People, the custodians of the Country where our office is located.

We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia. We recognise their ongoing connection to land, sea and skies. We pay our respects to their knowledge, and to the Elders past and present.​

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