Executive Legal Officer

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia relatbl Full time
Job Title: Senior Executive Officer

Our Commonwealth Government client is seeking to engage a legally qualified Senior Executive Officer at the EL1 level to join their Legal Services Group. This role will involve providing complex executive support and exercising a high degree of discretion, judgement and professionalism.

The successful candidate will use their legal expertise to review communications flowing into the Chief Counsel Office. An initial 6-month labour hire contract is on offer, with possible 6-month extension.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working in a legal environment and providing high-quality support to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the development and preparation of high-quality legal advice for a range of ministerial, parliamentary and media correspondence.
  • Review the legal advice that is prepared by the Group, specifically assessing that legal risk has been identified, recorded and assessed.
  • Provide strategic advice to the Chief Counsel and stakeholders to ensure priority matters are actioned appropriately.
  • Prepare, coordinate and proof complex or sensitive correspondence, including corporate documentation, submissions, talking points, briefing papers and senior committee papers as well as legal advice.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications in law and admission as a legal practitioner required.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating the development, preparation and review of high-quality legal advice for a range of ministerial, parliamentary and media correspondence.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to exercise sound judgement and highly developed administrative, planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with stakeholders.
  • Ability to provide support with the highest degree of integrity and discretion.


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