Senior Executive Lawyer

6 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Michael Page Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Lawyer to join our team at Michael Page. As a Senior Executive Lawyer, you will play a pivotal leadership role within our Commercial Practice, delivering high-quality legal advice to Australian Government clients.

Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to the Australian Government, and we are looking for a talented individual to join us in this role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality legal services, ensuring compliance with professional standards and exceeding client expectations.
  • Strategic planning and management of legal matters, in particular leading/coordinating teams working on more complex and significant matters and projects.
  • Build and maintain a sustainable practice that also provides billable work for more junior lawyers.
  • Drive the commercial success of the practice group through strategic planning, team coordination, and personal revenue achievement.
  • Uphold Commonwealth policies and interests in complex legal matters, providing expert guidance and oversight.
  • Ensure recognition of AGS as a high-valued legal services provider and address legal service issues.
  • Actively engage in business development, develop high-level relationships, and the identification of new opportunities to expand AGS's legal services.
  • Mentor and develop junior lawyers, contributing to a collaborative and capable national team.
Requirements
  • Admission to the High Court of Australia or the roll of barristers and solicitors of a State or Territory.
  • Substantial expertise and experience (ideally 10+ years PAE) advising on major projects and/or construction law matters.
  • Extensive legal experience with a deep understanding of the Commonwealth legal environment.
  • Proven leadership skills with a high level of professional standing within the public sector and legal profession.
  • Ability to work under pressure, excellent professional judgement and interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade.
  • Capacity to meet personal productivity/revenue targets.
  • Australian Citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting 2 level and be willing to undergo Positive Vetting level as required.
What We Offer
  • Leadership Opportunity: Influence and lead in a high-impact role with significant professional management responsibilities.
  • Diverse Challenges: Gain access to the most exclusive and high-profile Commonwealth legal work, advising on complex legal matters across various jurisdictions and areas of law.
  • Professional Growth: Join a team committed to excellence, where your expertise will be recognised and valued.
  • Location: AGS supports the location of this position in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane.
  • Remuneration: Commercially competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.
  • Culture: AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. AGS provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements (including paid Christmas shutdown) and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.

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