Legal Officers Executive Level 2

Executive Level 2

**$165,218 -194,957* plus superannuation**

Executive Level 1

**$139,822 - $163,364* plus superannuation**

Level 6

**$111,989 - $129,063* plus superannuation
- **plus 20% Skills allowance**

**ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and

promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the

Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international

relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts

against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as

people smuggling.

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and

People, women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

ASIS is seeking to place enthusiastic and capable Legal specialists in a number of positions within

our Legal team. In addition to our current vacancies, successful applicants through this process

will be placed in a merit pool which may be utilised to fill future vacancies over the next 18 months.

Legal EL2:
As an EL2 lawyer you will be directly involved in complex transactions, and other high-risk matters.

Ideally you will have broad legal experience within government along with the knowledge and

understanding of dealing with oversight bodies. This role requires a dynamic team player who

enjoys working with stakeholders and team members, is adaptive and approachable, whilst also

being able to demonstrate sound technical proficiency. You will be able to meet tight deadlines

and work to support ASIS priorities.

Legal EL1

EL1 Legal Officer, you will be responsible for managing and working within a high performing

team, you will provide legal services and advice to ASIS, in accordance with government and

legislative requirements. Key duties will include advice on legislative compliance, as well as

operational and corporate matters, and conducting training for ASIS colleagues.

Legal L6

Working within a high performing team, you will provide legal services and advice to ASIS, in

accordance with government and legislative requirements. Key duties will include advice on

legislative compliance, as well as operational and corporate matters, and conducting training for

ASIS colleagues.

Legal (EL2)

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Outlined below are the key areas of responsibility for Deputy General Counsel:
Assist the General Counsel to manage and deliver the activities of Legal Branch, including:
The development and interpretation of national security legislation, with a focus on the
Intelligence Services Act 2001;
Advising on legal aspects of operational matters;
Advising on the drafting and preparation of briefings, submission and other material for
Ministers and Parliamentary Committees;
Providing legal services and advice on corporate matters, including employment law and
commercial issues;
Assisting with ASIS's engagement with the judicial system, including providing advice on
complex litigation and information protection.

Developing and conducting training for ASIS staff regarding relevant legal issues.

Coordinate and maintain relationships with the Attorney-General’s Department, the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the National Intelligence Community and other key

external stakeholders.

Communicate effectively with senior management and other relevant sections within the
Service about legal issues.

Manage a legal team and mentor junior lawyers.

Core Skills:
The following is an overview of skills required to succeed in the role:
Demonstrated ability and experience managing a successful legal team

Demonstrated ability and experience in providing high level legal services and advice on a
range of legal matters, such as statutory interpretation and administrative law.

Ability to build and sustain effective relationships and foster teamwork by working
collaboratively and productively with others.

Demonstrated high level of judgment and the highest standards of ethical behaviour and
propriety.

Education, qualification and experience requirements

Essential qualifications and experience:
A Bachelor of laws or a Juris Doctor from an Australian tertiary institution (or a comparable
overseas qualification).

You will need to currently hold a restricted practicing certificate in the ACT or competent
jurisdiction, or be eligible to hold one.

The following experience will be highly regarded:
Experience with national security laws.

Experience providing in-house legal services.

Legal (EL1)

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Assist General Counsel and Director Legal Services to manage and deliver the activities of
the Legal Services Branch, including:
Assisting with ASIS’s involvement with the judicial system;
Advising on legal