Commercial Lawyer

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Limber Full time
Job Title: Commercial Lawyer

Limber is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to provide legal advice and support in the Commercial, Governance and Information team within a Commonwealth Agency's Legal Division.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing legal support services, including advice, research, and support regarding varying commercial law and governance matters.
  • Assisting with commercial law and governance matters, including advice on major projects related to ICT, construction, property, commercial negotiations, tenders, and contracts.
  • Assisting with corporate governance, including delegations and authorizations, memorandums of understanding, and existing powers under legislation.
  • Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including external agencies and suppliers.
  • Assisting with precedent development and improvement of commercial and governance processes.
  • Assisting the team to provide second-level counseling of advice work of junior legal personnel.

The successful candidate will also need to provide additional training to various internal stakeholders.

Requirements:
  • Experience working as a Commercial Lawyer with in-house Commonwealth government legal teams.
  • Extensive experience advising on Commonwealth procurement, particularly relating to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (Cth).
  • Legal qualifications, an NV1 clearance, and a current practicing certificate are essential.
  • The successful candidate must be willing to undergo extensive additional employment suitability checks.


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