Senior Legal Advisor

1 day ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Synergy Group Full time
About Us

Synergy Group is a dynamic legal capability at Synergy Group, specialising in Government law and legal advisory services.

The Role

As a Senior Legal Advisor with Synergy Group, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and topical projects, gaining a great variety of legal and advisory experience. You will collaborate with experienced lawyers who have decades of expertise in both the private sector and the public sector, as well as a multidisciplinary team of consultants with a deep understanding of government.

We are seeking highly professional and organized individuals with an eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Strong collaboration skills and a team-focused attitude are essential for this role.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Advising on government projects as part of a multidisciplinary team of consultants
  • Providing advice on contracts, procurement, tendering, governance, probity, and administrative law matters
  • Partnering with organizations in our community and providing pro-bono legal support

We are looking for consultants who have a passion for one or more of the following areas:

  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Contract Law
  • Data Law & Information Law
  • Public Law
  • Statutory Interpretation and advising
  • Probity & Procurement


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