About the branch
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) Branch is responsible for the Corporate functions of the agency including financial management, legal services, human resources (HR), ICT, security and property. The Branch is also responsible for the ongoing management of the Shared Services arrangements to support the important work of the PWSS.
About the team
Our in-house legal team is small but responsible for providing legal review and advice across all aspects of the PWSS. The team may draw on the assistance of external legal advice where required. The team is also responsible for ensuring the agency is compliant with the Privacy Act 1988.
About the role
The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of high quality legal advice in relation to a wide range of government legal issues under the direction, guidance and support of the Principal Legal Officer. They will work in a fast paced and complex environment where they undertake legal work with a high degree of sensitivity and complexity. They will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand their policy objectives, including their strategic and operating environments, so they can draft sound legal advice and effectively communicate legal risks and issues.
The key duties of the position include
* Drafting high quality legal advice for internal clients. In particular, managing legal matters relating to privacy, information law, commercial law, employment law and work health and safety.
* Coordinating requests for external legal advice, ensuring procurement requirements are followed
* Developing and maintaining strategic internal and external relationships, representing the agency in external forums and working with external legal professionals
* Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand their policy objectives, including their strategic and operating environments, to draft sound legal advice and effectively communicate legal risks and issues.
* Ensuring compliance with the legal service directions.
* Contributing to the broader Chief Operating Officer Branch leadership team and actively participate in planning and strategic initiatives.
* Other duties as required.
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