Defense Attorney

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Axiom Talent Platform Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Defence

About the Role:
Axiom Talent Platform seeks a highly experienced lawyer to collaborate with our team in supporting a prominent FAANG company and the Department of Defence. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in public sector contracting, minimum 8 years of legal experience, and be based in Canberra or open to relocating.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Hold a minimum NV1 security clearance; NV2 is preferred.
  • Have at least 8 years of legal experience, including a minimum of 5 years in public sector contracting focused on significant classified technology implementations with Defence.
  • possess a strong background in both private practice and in-house roles, preferably with a cloud provider or systems integrator.
  • Be based in Canberra or willing to relocate to Canberra.
  • Must have full Australian working rights and be eligible to practice in Australia.


About Axiom Talent Platform:
Axiom puts its people first, attracting those who are thoughtful, caring, and collaborative. We strive for excellence in everything we do and value integrity and our people above all else. We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of various characteristics.