Senior Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Griffin Legal Full time

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  • an opportunity to work from Adelaide/Brisbane/Canberra/Melbourne/Sydney
  • an opportunity to shine as a privacy superstar
  • a firm that breaks barriers
  • a firm that exceeds expectations as a trusted privacy advisor of choice for many government agencies
  • a chance to be recognised, appreciated and rewarded for your contributions whilst utilising your unique skills
  • a modern workplace that has positively changed the way legal services are provided to government in the privacy and cyber space
  • an innovative firm committed to diversity and staff wellbeing?

We are looking for candidates who:

  • empower, encourage and inspire those around them
  • have had diverse and interesting experiences
  • are privacy geeks / enthusiasts
  • want to continue to grow and perfect their craft

We offer opportunities aligned with our Values:

  • Excellence – for all staff to be recognised as the best of the best in their field for consistently producing high-quality and strategic work
  • Growth – to be progressive and innovative, work on interesting and rewarding projects, grow the firm and progress your career
  • Integrity – to work as a team in a workplace that values transparency, honesty, dependability and accountability
  • Connection – to be a valued team member, sharing knowledge and be recognised as an integral part of achieving our firm's mission
  • Wellbeing – to have balance in your life and in your work remaining safe, respected, healthy and engaged

About us

Griffin Legal is a 100% female owned Canberra based business, operating nationally that acts as an alternative to the "big firms", providing quality services to Government, Business and Not-for-Profits.

As our government team continues to exceed its goals, we are offering an exciting opportunity to join us. We focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions to our clients and fostering a positive and team-based culture.

As a valued member of our team, the successful candidate will work in our government team as they advise on a wide range of matters for government, including:

  • specialising in providing privacy and Freedom of Information advice
  • preparing Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Threshold Assessments and Privacy Audits
  • advising on privacy compliance, including reviewing policies and procedures
  • privacy training
  • working as part of a team to successfully achieve outcomes

The successful candidate should hold or be eligible to hold a restricted practicing certificate. Successful candidates will preferably either have security clearance, or must otherwise be able to obtain clearance.

How to apply

We would love to hear from you and discuss you joining us in providing quality privacy services to our clients.

Applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications through Seek.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have in corporate & commercial law?

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