Lead Legal Advisor

2 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Full time
Job Description

The Lead Legal Advisor will be responsible for leading the department's legal function, providing strategic and high-quality legal advice to senior executives and portfolio Ministers.

This role involves guiding the development and delivery of legal strategies, considering both immediate and long-term needs, and managing legal risks across the department.

Requirements
  • A degree in law
  • Admitted as a legal practitioner in an Australian court
  • An unrestricted legal practising certificate
  • Meet the Senior Executive Service capability for the SES band 2 level
  • Negative Vetting 2 security clearance
About Us

We are a national regulator with portfolio responsibilities that include biosecurity and trade. We work in partnership with all levels of government and with local communities.


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