Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel
This is a senior legal counsel position that requires a high level of expertise in policy and law reform. The successful candidate will lead the commercial and advisory law reform process, research complex legal/policy issues, and prepare submissions.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in legal policy, law reform or related advisory work, as well as proven people management experience and ability to lead a small team. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are also required.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the landscape of a highly sought-after profession. You will be responsible for leading and supporting a group of policy committees, including agendas, papers, reports and liaison with practitioners and staff.
The job requires strong research, drafting and analytical skills, as well as the ability to manage competing deadlines and drive outcomes. If you have the necessary expertise and skills, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.
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About This Role
* Lead the Commercial and Advisory Law Reform
* Research complex legal/policy issues and prepare submissions.
* Attend stakeholder meetings and represent the organization's position.
* Lead and support a group of policy committees (e.g. Property, Privacy, Employment, Litigation, Business, Environment and Planning), including agendas, papers, reports and liaison with practitioners and staff.
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Requirements
* Strong experience in legal policy, law reform or related advisory work
* Proven people management experience and ability to lead a small team
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skill
* Strong research, drafting and analytical skills
* Ability to manage competing deadlines and drive outcomes
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Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements: 9-5 with no billable hours & 2 days WFH.
* Competitive salary & access to an employee benefits program.
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Other Information
If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.
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