Senior Legal Advisor

7 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Lawyers Weekly Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join our team at Lawyers Weekly. As an Assistant Director within DFAT, you will play a critical role in informing government decisions and providing strategic legal and/or policy advice on issues that contribute to the development and implementation of DFAT's foreign, trade and development policy and its global corporate management functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic legal and/or policy advice on high-profile international, trade, investment, regulatory, and domestic law issues.
  • Negotiate, advise, and litigate on a diverse range of complex legal matters.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective legal and policy solutions.
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations, and provide guidance on their implications.
  • Contribute to the development of DFAT's foreign, trade and development policy and its global corporate management functions.

Requirements:

  • Law degree (or equivalent) from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider, or a degree from an overseas tertiary education provider recognised for admission to practice in Australia.
  • Admitted or eligible to be admitted to practice in Australia.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile legal and policy issues.


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