Allygroup is seeking an experienced Admin Lawyer for a contract opportunity to support a high-profile Australian Government client. This position is offered as an initial three‑month contract with the possibility of a further three‑month extension.
This role is open to multiple locations including Canberra (ACT), Brisbane (QLD), Melbourne (VIC), Sydney (NSW).
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in administrative law, including advising on decision‑making obligations, procedural fairness, and the application of administrative law principles to complex or novel issues.
* Strong capability in statutory interpretation, with the ability to analyse and apply legislative frameworks, assess legislative intent, and provide clear, practical advice on how legislation applies in operational contexts.
* Experience advising on legislative compliance and remediation, including identifying compliance risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting the development or implementation of remediation strategies.
* Prior experience working with legislation administered by the agency (or a closely related legislative framework) is highly desirable, as it would enable faster onboarding and more effective delivery of legal advice.
Duties and Responsibilities
May include some or all of the following:
* Provide high‑level specialist legal and strategic advice to stakeholders, including the Minister and the agency’s Executive.
* Lead and manage staff, overseeing performance, attendance, and initiatives that support health and wellbeing.
* Build staff capability through coaching, mentoring and effective succession planning.
* Represent the General Counsel and provide subject‑matter expertise to both the General Counsel and Chief Counsel.
* Set the strategic direction for the work area, including developing business plans, establishing priorities, and monitoring workflow and performance.
* Offer expert advice and guidance to staff undertaking legal work, manage escalated matters, and review and approve legal outputs before they are provided to stakeholders.
* Lead and manage a caseload of legal matters, including high‑profile and contentious cases.
* Provide high‑level specialist legal, strategic and practical input into the development of agency policies, processes and procedures.
* Oversee, review and provide advice on written materials, including briefs for external legal providers, and issue instructions throughout legal proceedings.
* Prepare complex and/or sensitive legal submissions, court documents and formal correspondence.
* Identify, assess, manage and report on legal risks across the agency, escalating issues to the Executive where required.
* Develop and manage key strategic relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Represent and negotiate on behalf of the agency in cross‑agency, inter‑jurisdictional and other forums to advance the agency’s interests.
* Lead, manage and deliver branch‑ and division‑level projects.
* Analyse, review, evaluate and monitor legal information to support major projects and new business initiatives.
* Oversee quality assurance activities and promote sound, high‑quality decision‑making.
* Develop and implement strategies, operational policies, procedures and organisational change initiatives.
* Drive innovation, lead and manage change, and actively contribute to implementing the agency’s strategic direction.
* Represent the agency before courts and tribunals in matters involving significant and complex issues.
* Exercise delegations in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
What we offer
* Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining high standards of integrity and transparency.
* Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and career development.
* Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and experienced legal team.
* Attractive Remuneration: Competitive salary package.
What you need to do now
To apply, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button above or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at ***********@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3***. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing ***********@allygroup.com.au.
About Allygroup
Allygroup is a specialist legal resourcing and consultancy firm, partnering with clients across Australia to provide lawyers, legal project managers, and subject matter experts. We value adaptability, professionalism, and strong client‑service capability.
Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity.
If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.