Legal Team Leader

3 months ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Federal Police (AFP) Full time

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing or non-ongoing, full-time or part-time

LOCATION - Canberra

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08, $121,628.00 - $132,391.00 plus additional remuneration of $14,000 per annum

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11981

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Chief Counsel Portfolio

The AFP’s Chief Counsel Portfolio (CCP) is a dynamic, professional, diverse and interesting legal practice, underpinned by our commitment to AFP values and desire to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

**The CCP is comprised of**:

- The Chief Counsel Office;
- AFP Legal (which is AFP Legal Operations Team and AFP Legal Corporate Team); and
- Criminal Assets Litigation (CAL) (which is CAL North Team and CAL South Team).

The portfolio is geographically dispersed across six capital cities. The Portfolio is managed by the Chief Counsel and each legal team is managed by a General Counsel.

AFP Legal Corporate

The AFP Legal Corporate team is responsible for the provision of legal advice and litigation services that directly support the operational law enforcement activities of the AFP.

AFP Legal provides high quality, cost effective in-house professional legal services in administrative, operational, commercial and employment law to the AFP.

What will you do?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Legal Team Leader - AFP Legal Corporate

As a Team Leader you also play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

The role of Legal Team Leader in AFP Legal requires strong management and leadership skills. Coupled with this, the role requires substantial technical expertise, including the ability to provide timely, well-written and accurate legal advice across:
Commercial and governance matters including in relation to procurement and contracts, intellectual property, leasing and operational and financial governance;
Employment and litigation matters including the management of claims, civil litigation, coronial inquests and industrial disputes against the AFP and providing advice on all aspects of employment law and industrial relations including enterprise agreements, entitlements, disciplinary matters and termination of employment; or
Freedom of Information requests and advice relating to privacy and disclosure of information held by the AFP.

**The Legal Team Leader Corporate is expected to**:
Supervise a diverse team (including geographically diverse teams where appropriate) including lawyers with different levels of experience;
Manage the team’s workflow and priorities to align with Chief Counsel Portfolio (CCP), AFP Legal and AFP priorities;
Conduct, and/or manage/supervise complex matters with mínimal supervision;
Represent the AFP in high level discussions and negotiations with external stakeholders;
Actively progress legislative, governance and policy development;
Actively contribute to, encourage and influence the team’s contribution to, knowledge and information management initiatives; and
Collaborate with Coordinators, General Counsels and Chief Counsel to achieve CCP objectives and support the broader organisation strategic direction.

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