Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Charlestown, New South Wales
Job Title: Principal Legal Officer, Commercial Law
Responsibilities
Supervising and providing second counselling to lawyers in the team, as well as personally managing matters of a more technical or sensitive nature.
Ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and adept at moving issues forward by engaging stakeholders effectively, communicating clearly, and leveraging subject matter expertise.
Adopting a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and delivering exceptional customer service to clients.
Leading a team: developing staff, setting goals, and driving performance through effective performance management, including delegating work appropriately and measuring performance outcomes.
Collaborating with three other Principal Legal Officers in the Commercial Law Section to manage workflow, report on progress, and host and contribute to team and branch meetings.
Working closely with Senior Executive Service (SES) members to ensure proper briefing and escalation, providing support to the team and to oneself.
Qualifications
A degree in law from an Australian university or a comparable overseas degree recognised in Australia for admission to practice.
A Practising Certificate or eligibility to attain one.
At least three years of post-qualification experience.
Specialised knowledge and experience in commercial law advisory work, preferably with experience in government procurement and contracting, grants, and property.
High-quality management and leadership skills for effective management and development of senior legal officers and legal officers.
Strong technical legal advice writing, second counselling, and research skills.
Sophisticated relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills.Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate agility, flexibility, and responsiveness in managing competing priorities and tight timeframes.
Salary
Salary Information: The position of Principal Legal Officer is classified with a salary range of $157, to $177,, plus % superannuation (with part-time pro-rata adjustments).
Application Deadline
Applications for the position close on December 4, ****, at 11:59 pm AEDT, and late applications will not be accepted.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include Australian citizenship and the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance.
Clearances
Additional clearances may be required for ABF Workers and Home Affairs Workers, including an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) or an Onboarding Check, as determined necessary by the delegate.
Diversity
The organisation is committed to workforce diversity and encourages applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds, or have a disability to apply.
The RecruitAbility scheme is applicable to this vacancy, offering candidates with disabilities the opportunity to participate in further assessment activities if they meet the minimum job requirements.
Relocation Assistance
The organisation provides an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits, and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible employees required to relocate, with the level of assistance varying based on the reason for relocating and personal circumstances.
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