Government Lawyer Opportunity
This is an exciting time to be working at a government agency, contributing to important work in partnership with First Nations communities.
The Legal Services Branch provides legal services to the Agency. Our services include provision of legal advice on corporate law, commercial law, and public law matters, development of legislation, management of litigation and procurement of specialist legal advice when necessary.
As a Government Lawyer, you will contribute to Branch outcomes and strategic directions by conducting research and analysis on complex legal matters, providing expert legal advice in relation to grant agreements, procurement contracts, intellectual property, employment law and other commercial law matters.
You will also provide legal advice, strategic guidance, and analysis on the design, development and implementation of effective legislation and programs in support of the Agency's objectives.
This requires contextual awareness, stakeholder consultation and legislative interpretation making decisions using sound judgement, expertise and knowledge understanding and exercising appropriate delegations ensuring decisions are governed by legal frameworks, best practice principles and operating instructions and procedures.
Where necessary, you will procure high quality advice from external service providers and provide guidance on the interpretation and application of that advice to circumstances as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct research and analysis on complex legal matters
* Provide expert legal advice in relation to grant agreements, procurement contracts, intellectual property, employment law and other commercial law matters
* Develop and implement effective legislation and programs in support of the Agency's objectives
* Make decisions using sound judgement, expertise and knowledge
* Procure high quality advice from external service providers
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and collaborative team environment
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* A comprehensive benefits package