Senior Public Law Advisor
2 weeks ago
About the Role
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development is seeking a highly skilled and experienced lawyer to join our Public Law Team. As a Senior Public Law Advisor, you will play a key role in providing high-quality legal advice and support to the Department and Ministers' offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on complex legislation design and development
- Prepare complex legal instruments for portfolio Ministers, the Secretary, and other rule-makers
- Advise on a range of complex legal issues, including statutory interpretation and administrative law
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including judicial and merits reviews
- Effectively manage the use of external legal service providers in accordance with the Legal Services Directions 2017 and other requirements
- Participate in legal reviews of portfolio legislation and public reports
- Contribute to Divisional and Team priorities and cultivate a positive work environment and culture
- Engage with external stakeholders, including the Office of Legal Services Coordination, the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, and other government lawyers
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers in the provision of legal advice and other legal services
Requirements
- Hold a tertiary degree in Law from an Australian tertiary institution (or comparable overseas qualification)
- Be admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or of the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory (or meet the necessary requirements to be admitted)
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a Practising Certificate
- Have at least 3-5 years prior experience working as a lawyer (either in-house or externally)
- Have advanced technical legal skills and experience in providing advice and supporting legislation projects
- Have the capacity to develop a sound knowledge of portfolio subject matters quickly
About Us
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development is responsible for the design and delivery of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications, and arts policies and programs. Our work touches every Australian community and underpins our economy and society.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters high-performing teams and allows our people to grow and develop their careers. If you are a motivated and experienced lawyer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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