High Profile Commercial Lawyer

5 days ago


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

Michael Page is a leading recruitment agency providing expert job placement services. Our team of consultants has extensive knowledge of the job market and can help you find your ideal career opportunity.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Deputy Chief Solicitor to join our client's team in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth or Brisbane. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing high-stakes legal matters that are critical to the Australian Government.

Job Description

The Deputy Chief Solicitor will be a senior professional leader and role model in our client's organisation, with significant national practice group responsibility in their area of legal specialisation. This includes developing legal expertise and capability, building client relationships, and improving service delivery.

The successful candidate will:

  • Lead with Expertise: Manage complex legal matters with significant government and client implications, recognised as a leading authority in commercial law.
  • Strategic Impact: Operate at a strategic level with limited direction, managing legal strategies that uphold Commonwealth policy and interests.
  • Client Engagement: Develop and maintain high-level professional relationships with senior client representatives, positioning our client as a trusted and high-valued legal services provider.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Supervise and support a team of lawyers, fostering their professional development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with senior practitioners in AGS Commercial and other practice areas.
  • Deliver top-tier legal services that meet but exceed client expectations, managing significant legal and business risks.
  • Lead and mentor a team of talented lawyers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous professional development.
  • Achieve personal revenue expectations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior government officials and other key stakeholders, enhancing our client's reputation as a premier legal service provider.
Requirements
  • On the Register of Practitioners of the High Court of Australia or the roll of barristers and solicitors of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory.
  • A seasoned legal professional with substantial experience at a senior executive or senior partner level, ideally within the Commonwealth legal environment or private practice.
  • Proven expertise as a leading authority in commercial law, with a track record of managing complex, high-risk legal matters.
  • Australian citizenship.
What We Offer
  • A commercially competitive remuneration package of $220,000 - $280,000 per annum, including 15.4% superannuation.
  • A supportive organisation which embraces diversity, providing access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements, and well-being benefits.
Location

This role is available in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, or Brisbane.



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