Senior Lawyer

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Ally Group Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Allygroup is currently seeking a Senior Lawyer to support a Commonwealth client's Criminal Assets Management (CAM) team. This is a unique opportunity for a legal professional with subject matter expertise in property law, criminal assets confiscation, and statutory interpretation to contribute to impactful government work.

A Baseline (or higher) security clearance is required.

About the Role

You will provide strategic legal support on complex matters involving property and criminal assets. You will work closely with government stakeholders, offering high-level legal advice and helping to improve operational efficiency in asset management.

This is an initial 6-month opportunity, with a proposed start date in late October or early November 2025.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the CAM team in managing a backlog of legal matters, with a focus on identifying and prioritising high-risk cases
  • Develop and implement efficient work practices between the legal legam and CAM to improve collaboration and service delivery
  • Establish standing work instructions for CAM's engagement with external legal panel firms to streamline transactional processes
  • Provide legal advice and oversight on the sale of real property, including reviewing contracts and managing conveyancing activities
  • Advise on leasing arrangements, including negotiation and management of leases over real property
  • Assist with legal instructions related to property sales, such as eviction of occupants and handling abandoned property
  • Deliver general legal advice to CAM on matters arising under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth)

What you need to do now

To apply, send a current resume and cover letter to our team at  expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on

Applications for this position close at COB on Monday, 20 October 2025. However, applications submitted after this date will be considered for similar roles in the future.

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