Senior Legal Officer

1 week ago


Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time

About the Role

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is seeking a Senior Legal Officer to join its Legal Division. As a Senior Legal Officer, you will have the opportunity to provide legal advice and services to the department's policymakers and operational staff on matters related to biosecurity, agricultural production, trade, food, wine, fisheries, and forestry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on regulatory systems and ongoing operations to assist staff on the front lines with Australia's quarantine, trade, food safety, and exports across diverse supply chains, at airports, and in the community.
  • Develop and progress legislation, working closely with policymakers to put effective laws in place.
  • Manage the department's litigation caseload and dispute resolution, including working with external law firms and counsel to provide strategic advice.
  • Provide employment law advice, including on investigations, work health and safety, and external review proceedings.
  • Advise on the department's extensive range of commercial matters, including procurements and grants, ICT contracting, the Commonwealth resource management framework, intellectual property, and property matters.
  • Manage the department's legal issues arising from data management and information collection and management, including privacy advice and freedom of information requests.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 to 6 years of relevant post-admission experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the legal areas listed above.
  • A degree in law and eligibility to hold an ACT legal practicing certificate.


  • Australia MAYDAY Recruitment Group Full time

    We are partnering with a NSW Government Department to add a Senior Legal Officer and a Principal Legal Officer to their teams. These roles offer hybrid flexibility and are based in St Leonards.Temporary assignments for 6 months (possibility of extension) and up to $971.15 per day + super.Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.Based in St Leonards - work from...


  • Australia Legal People Full time

    About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join Legal People as a Senior Legal Advisor, working closely with the General Manager, Legal - Corporate. As a trusted advisor, you will provide strategic legal input into business decisions and advise on a wide range of commercial, compliance, and regulatory issues that impact organisational operations.Key...


  • Australia The State of Queensland Full time

    Job SummaryThe State of Queensland is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Legal Officer to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality legal services to support the performance of our functions.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide specialist legal advice to support the performance of our...


  • Australia Lawyers Weekly Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join our team at Lawyers Weekly. As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will play a critical role in providing expert legal advice to support our operational and corporate functions, and to manage our representation in courts and tribunals.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality...


  • Australia ClearCompany Full time

    Job SummaryClearCompany is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our Legal, International and Regulatory Affairs Division, you will provide expert legal advice and support to our leadership and operational teams.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and guidance to our leadership and operational...


  • Australia Lawyers Weekly Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at Lawyers Weekly. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in providing expert legal advice and guidance to our clients, while also contributing to the development of our legal practice.Key ResponsibilitiesClient ServiceProvide expert legal advice...


  • Australia Warner Media, LLC. Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal CounselAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at Warner Bros. Discovery. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide expert legal advice and support to our production business in Australia.Key Responsibilities:Negotiate, draft, and review agreements related to...

  • Senior Consultant

    1 week ago


    Australia Allens Corporate Services Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant to join our Integrated Legal Solutions (ILS) team at Allens Corporate Services. As a Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in leading the supervision and delivery of ILS services, working closely with Managers to ensure the successful execution of projects.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the...


  • Australia Comcare (Australian Government) Full time

    About the RoleThe Legal Advice and Strategy team at Comcare (Australian Government) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Adviser to provide expert legal advice and support to the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-level, specialist legal and strategic advice on complex legislative, regulatory, policy, and procedural matters.Support the...


  • Australia Questas Group Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Professional to join our team at Questas Group. This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Lawyer to utilize their expertise in providing day-to-day assistance with legal matters across our group of companies.The role reports to the General Counsel and encompasses a range...


  • Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house team at Burgess Paluch. As a senior member of our legal team, you will play a key role in supporting our business objectives and assisting our various business units to perform their day-to-day operations.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide accurate and timely...


  • Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Are you a forward-thinking and ambitious Lawyer looking for a unique career opportunity in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We're currently seeking exceptional legal talent to join our expanding Commercial Litigation and Disputes team, where the quality of work, culture, vision, and opportunities offered are second-to-none in the legal field.What's...


  • Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at the State Government of Victoria, Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled legal professional to provide sound and timely legal advice to our operational areas and senior management.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic legal advice to support the delivery of...


  • Australia Linktree Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at Linktree. As a key member of our Legal Team, you will play a critical role in advising on a diverse range of cutting-edge legal issues and providing strategic guidance to support the growth and success of our business.Key Responsibilities:Review and advise on...


  • Australia BESIX Watpac Full time

    About the RoleBESIX Watpac is a leading construction company in Australia and New Zealand, with a rich history of delivering complex projects across various sectors. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team in Sydney.Key ResponsibilitiesContract Compliance: Ensure that all business units within BESIX...


  • Australia UKForex Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our global Legal Team at UKForex Limited. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary to manage legal risk within the business, providing broad-ranging corporate and commercial legal support to...


  • Australia Ports of Auckland Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Manager to join our team at Ports of Auckland. As a key member of our Legal Team, you will play a critical role in supporting the growth and success of our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders on commercial and corporate...


  • Australia Sharp & Carter Full time

    About Our CompanySharp & Carter is a leading private markets finance and investment house, renowned for its ethical approach, deep capabilities, and capacity to inspire trust in its partners. We have a deep sense of responsibility to our co-investors, partners, and clients and are considered one of the industry leaders in the business world.About The RoleAs...

  • Employment Lawyer

    7 days ago


    Australia Career Legal Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our team at Career Legal. As an Employment Lawyer, you will be responsible for delivering excellent client service and managing discrete pieces of legal work.Key Responsibilities:Role-specific: Handle contentious, general advisory, and transactional employment work. Assist senior lawyers...


  • Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team at Burgess Paluch. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance on employment law and corporate/commercial matters.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and resolve commercial disputesReview, draft, and negotiate...