Senior Commercial Lawyer
3 weeks ago
About the Role
The Commercial Branch within Defence Legal provides specialist and strategic commercial, procurement and contract advice across the Defence portfolio, including on some of Australia's most significant, largest, and most complex matters.
You will advise senior management and stakeholders on commercial law, contract interpretation, performance and management, commercial claims, ICT law, insurance law, intellectual property, probity and procurement and tendering.
As a Senior Commercial Lawyer or Legal Director (Special Counsel), you will exercise a significant degree of independence, and perform an important leadership role within the in-house practice.
You will be responsible for influencing and developing strategies, policies, priorities, participation in strategic negotiations as well as operational practices in support of Defence's commercial objectives based on high-level decision making and judgement.
About Our Team
All lawyers within Defence Legal's Commercial Branch are given the opportunity to be mentored and developed by some of Australia's most senior commercial and project lawyers, including external legal advisors.
You will also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior commercial lawyers, while also continuing to develop your skills under the guidance of some of Australia's most experienced commercial lawyers.
What We Offer
Defence is an inclusive and flexible workplace where our employees' individuality and contributions are valued.
We understand the importance of balancing your work and personal life commitments, and we help with this through our suite of flexible working options and supportive and comprehensive employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
We believe in continuous learning and professional development to assist you in achieving your career goals.
We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as a study assistance program.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders on commercial law, contract interpretation, performance and management, commercial claims, ICT law, insurance law, intellectual property, probity and procurement and tendering.
- Exercise a significant degree of independence, and perform an important leadership role within the in-house practice.
- Influence and develop strategies, policies, priorities, participation in strategic negotiations as well as operational practices in support of Defence's commercial objectives based on high-level decision making and judgement.
- Supervise and mentor junior commercial lawyers, while also continuing to develop your skills under the guidance of some of Australia's most experienced commercial lawyers.
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