Senior Legal Professional

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Clean Energy Regulator Full time

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Legal Officer to join our dynamic team at the Clean Energy Regulator.

The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, manage complex legal matters, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role:

Working under supervision of a Principal Legal Officer and as part of the Legal Section, duties will include:

  • Providing accurate, practical, and timely legal advice to the Members of the Regulator, Senior Executive team, and officers of the Clean Energy Regulator,
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the creation and delivery of training packages,
  • Managing or assisting in managing a small team of lawyers, ensuring effective allocation and clearance of legal advice work,
  • Contribute to the Legal Services and Governance Branch in achieving the objectives and delivering on the strategic direction of the Clean Energy Regulator.

About the Section:

By providing the agency with timely and appropriate legal advice, the Legal Services Section supports the agency implementing the programs and initiatives for which it is responsible.

Over the next twelve months, it is anticipated that the key areas of work for the Legal Services Section will be:

  • Providing legal support and advice in response to requests from staff on legal issues or responsibilities that affect or may affect the performance of agency functions and powers,
  • Drafting and providing strategic legal input and guidance on formulation of legislative instruments and legislative and operational policy,
  • Drafting legal documents, including contracts and delegations,
  • Advising on the agency's compliance with its obligations under the FOI Act,
  • Coordinating the agency's conduct of administrative, civil and criminal litigation,
  • Procuring external legal and other services to support the operation of the agency, including new initiatives.

Salary: $117,268 - $133,394 + Superannuation per annum.



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