Aps4 Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Department of Veterans' Affairs Full time

Salary Range: $76,696 - $81,802 + Attractive Superannuation
- Contact Officer: Kristy Egan 02 6289 1138

The Corporate Legal Branch within the General Counsel Division is part of a specialist in-house legal practice that supports the department’s objectives by advising on the management of legal risk.

**The branch is made up of 3 sections**:

- Commercial Law Team - provide advice and legal assistance on a variety of commercial matters, including advising on significant procurements and drafting bespoke contracts to meet the needs of the department in supporting veterans.
- Information Law - provide legal advice relating to matters regarding information access and privacy, including supporting the department’s Privacy Champion
- Legislation & Instruments - work collegiately across many areas of the department in order to develop primary and subordinate legislation, appointment instruments and business delegations.

**Duties**

APS4 Legal Officers generally operate under direction from Senior Legal Officers and undertake legal work with supervision, the extent of which is dependent upon complexity of legal work and experience.
- Deliver high quality legal services that meet client expectations, taking into consideration legal and non-legal risk.
- Preparation and review of legal documents, seeking guidance and advice when required.
- Develop and maintain client relationships with business areas and promote the General Counsel Division as the department’s trusted advisor.
- Further develop professional legal expertise, through participation in development, training and study opportunities, and meet Continuing Legal Education requirements and other expectations.
- Support leadership of the Team and the Branch, including through promoting a positive working environment, and contributing to corporate leadership activities.
- This is an entry level position for graduate lawyers looking to work in an in-house government legal practice.

**Eligibility**
- Must have at least a Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent) from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider.
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen to apply.

**Notes**

A merit pool will be established that may be used to fill similar positions (Ongoing and Non-Ongoing) within the next 18 months.

DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.

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