2022 - Aps6 Legal Officers - Corporate and

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Full time

Ongoing/Non-ongoing, Full-time/Part-time
- $88,949 - $100,015 per annum + 15.4% employer super contribution
- Canberra, ACT

**The Opportunity**

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking motivated and talented lawyers and legal policy professionals to contribute to the development and implementation of DFAT’s foreign, trade and development policy and its global corporate management functions. There are several vacancies in the Corporate Law Branch (DLB) and the International and AUKUS Law Branch (ILB).

We are seeking skilled professionals with diverse experience across legal practice (international and domestic law), who will provide strategic legal and legal policy advice and implementation.

The **Corporate Law Branch (DLB)** delivers legal enabling services that advance the department’s global operations and strategic objectives. In this internationally facing role, you may provide diplomatic, employment and WHS law advice in relation to the department’s complex overseas activities and network. You will support DFAT’s consular operations and may make delegated passports decisions.

Our work provides a unique opportunity to engage in the design and delivery of complex and innovative aid projects and to advise on high value commercial law, property and procurement issues.

The **International & AUKUS Law Branch (ILB)** provides international legal advice to the Government, the department and other agencies that advances Australia’s strategic and foreign policy objectives. This includes issues relating to the use of force, law of armed conflict, international criminal law, international human rights law, international refugee law, international environmental law, international nuclear law, and a range of security-related international law issues, including deployments, arms control and non-proliferation, cyber and space law.

As a Legal Officer you will have relevant experience (whether in public or private practice, international or corporate law), in providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, providing legal solutions for clients and/or managing litigation or other dispute resolution processes.

As a professional you are committed to forging strong interpersonal relationships, with demonstrated skills in influencing and negotiating on a range of complex issues. This role will challenge you and build on your skills and experience to propel your career to the next level.

As a skilled professional you will be confident in delivering expert advice and interpretation, with experience developing and delivering results while operating under limited direction.

**For more information about the Division and the roles please refer to the Applicant Pack.**

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