Job Details
The Legal and Audit Division is a specialist in-house practice that supports the lawful implementation of objectives by advising on legal risk management and providing legal services, litigation, dispute resolution, training, and legislation.
We are looking for candidates with strong technical legal skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. You should also be able to work collaboratively, think flexibly, and have a positive attitude.
About Legislation and Instruments
* We work closely with policy and program areas to provide legal advice and assistance with new measures in primary legislation or legislative instruments.
* We work with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel to develop legislation.
* We facilitate constitutional risk assessments of new policy proposals.
* We assist policy and program areas in developing delegation and statutory appointment instruments.
* We work with other Commonwealth Departments and relevant internal policy and program areas to ensure DVA legislation mirrors equivalent legislation.
Duties
1. We deliver high-quality legal services that meet client expectations, considering both legal and non-legal risks, professional standards, and departmental roles.
2. We prepare, draft, and review moderately complex legislative instruments and other legal documents with guidance and advice when required.
3. We build and maintain strong client relationships with business areas while promoting the Legal & Audit Division as the department's trusted advisor.
4. We continuously develop professional legal expertise through development, training, and study opportunities, meeting Continuing Legal Education requirements.
5. We support leadership of the Team and the Branch, promoting a positive working environment, and contributing to corporate leadership activities.
6. We anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations, challenging issues constructively.
7. We supervise and support junior staff, setting work priorities, monitoring workflow, and contributing to shared learning.