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Senior Legal Advisor

2 months ago

Australia Lawyers Weekly Full time

About the Role

We 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 Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality legal advice to support the development and implementation of our business strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with business areas to ensure effective communication and coordination.
  • Work as part of a team to support our mission and priorities, and engage directly with senior officers.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including directors, managers, and staff.
  • Stay up-to-date with national security legislation and provide expert advice on its application.
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years post-admission experience in legal practice, or comparable experience.
  • Recognised law degree from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas qualification recognised in Australia.
  • Admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in a State or Territory of Australia.
  • Excellent technical skills across one or more of the following key areas: statutory interpretation, administrative law, criminal law and law enforcement, litigation, commercial and employment law.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and consult stakeholders proactively.
  • Innovative thinking with strong strategic awareness, including engaging with risk.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Positive Vetting security clearance.
  • Flexible working hours/arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance.
  • Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
  • A variety of leave options, including 4 weeks annual leave.
  • Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
  • Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.

Eligibility

  • An Australian citizen.
  • Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Positive Vetting security clearance.

Location

Positions are available in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where we require you to relocate.