Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Corporate - Compliance Attorney in Tweed Heads, New South Wales
Job Title: Principal Legal Officer, Commercial Law Job Responsibilities: The Principal Legal Officer (PLO) in Commercial Law is a subject matter expert responsible for supervising and guiding a team of legal officers. Key responsibilities include:
Providing pragmatic and concise legal advice on property law, leasing, major procurements, intellectual property, probity, funding, and grant arrangements.
Managing and developing senior legal officers and legal officers through effective performance management.
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to manage legal risks on behalf of the department.
Collaborating with other PLOs in managing workflow, reporting, and contributing to team and branch meetings.
Ensuring appropriate briefing and escalation processes are followed and supporting the team in achieving goals.
Personally handling matters of a more technical or sensitive nature and driving issues forward.
Education and Experience Information: Essential qualifications and experience for the role include:
A degree in law from an Australian university or a comparable overseas degree recognized in Australia for admission to practice.
A current Practising Certificate or eligibility to attain one.
At least three years of post-qualification experience.
The ideal candidate should also have specialized knowledge and experience in commercial law advisory work, preferably including government procurement and contracting, grants, and property. They should possess strong management and leadership skills, excellent legal advice writing, counseling and research skills, and sophisticated relationship management, communication, and negotiation abilities.
Salary Information: The role offers a salary range of $157, to $177,, plus a % superannuation contribution.
Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
The position is ongoing (permanent) and full-time.
Applicants must be Australian citizens and will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
The department promotes workforce diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy, inviting candidates with disabilities to participate in further assessment if they meet the minimum requirements.
The department offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits, and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application and CV through the department's recruitment system before the closing date. A one-page applicant response document is required, outlining the candidate's skills, knowledge, experience, and interest in the role, along with specific examples or achievements demonstrating their ability to perform the role. The application should be in a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, including the candidate's full name and the Requisition Number in the document footer. Late applications will not be accepted.
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