Senior Government Lawyer (EL1) and Government Lawyer (APS6)
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Senior Government Lawyer (EL1) and Government Lawyer (APS6)
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Our department has responsibility for some of the largest and most interesting legislative based programs in Australia, involving complex legislation, high value grants and commercial arrangements, and intergovernmental negotiations.
Our legal practice has several teams providing legal services to each of the business areas in our department. This setup helps build strong client relationships, offers diverse work and deepens our understanding of the legal and business context. Lawyers are also given the opportunity to move between teams to meet business needs and gain broader experience.
About the role
We seek lawyers with strong legal skills, great interpersonal abilities and a positive attitude. Team placement will consider the candidate's skills and preferences and the legal practice's operational needs. We are particularly looking for lawyers for:
* Commercial Law Team
* advise on commercial matters such as contracts, grant agreements and intellectual property et. al.
* Corporate and Information Law Team
* advise on privacy and data law, the Freedom of Information Act 1982, government communications, employment law matters et. al.
* Legislation and Special Circumstances Litigation Team
* manages the department's legislation program and 'special circumstances' Tribunal litigation under the Higher Education Support Act 2003
Eligibility requirements
* Law degree from an Australian or comparable overseas institution
* Admission as a legal practitioner in an Australian Court, and
* Eligibility for a restricted Government practising certificate.
Applications
To find out more about the role and to apply for the position, please visit our website.
Applications from fulltime and part-time candidates will be considered.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Government Administration
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