Job Details
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is seeking a Team Leader to lead the Commercial and Governance Law Team within Legal Corporate. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a diverse team, managing workflow and priorities, and providing timely and accurate legal advice across commercial and governance matters.
The role requires strong management and leadership skills, as well as substantial technical expertise in commercial and governance law. The successful candidate will also contribute to knowledge and information management initiatives and collaborate with Coordinators, General Counsels, and Chief Counsel to achieve strategic objectives.
* Supervise a diverse team including lawyers with different levels of experience.
* Manage the team's workflow and priorities to align with Portfolio, Legal and AFP priorities.
* Conduct and/or manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
* Represent the AFP in high-level discussions and negotiations with external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in commercial and governance law, ability to lead a team, and possess a current practising certificate. A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one is also required.
This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra. Interstate applicants must be willing to relocate at their own cost.