Senior Lawyers

3 months ago


Canberra, Australia relatbl Full time

About the Roles

adaptbl is seeking experienced lawyers specialising in administrative law and/or statutory interpretation for positions with a Commonwealth Government client. A background or interest in ICT law is highly desirable.

Where: Ideally, you’ll be based in Canberra. Other locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on a broad range of administrative law and statutory interpretation issues, including privacy matters
  • Your advice will often relate to communications and information technology, including in the context of large-scale projects
  • Utilise high-level judgment and critical thinking to analyse issues and develop solutions for the agency
  • Communicate legal issues, results, and implications effectively to stakeholders
  • Stay current with legal developments and policy changes affecting the agency

Required Skills and Experience

  • Extensive expertise in administrative law and/or statutory interpretation
  • 4 - 20+ years of post-admission experience (PAE)
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality legal services efficiently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective stakeholder management skills
  • Tertiary qualifications in law and admission as a legal practitioner in the High Court or a Supreme Court of a State or Territory

Secondment length: Initial 6-month contract/labour hire arrangements, with the potential for additional 6-month extensions.

Other engagement options? Non-ongoing arrangements or s26 transfers may be possible for the right candidates.

Eligibility: only Australian citizens with an existing Baseline (or above) security clearance can be considered for these roles.

Culture and Benefits

At adaptbl, we are owned and managed by lawyers and professionals who have firsthand experience as contractors. We treat our team the way we would want to be treated and offer a range of perks and benefits. Visit our social media pages to see what it’s like to work with us.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Deedee (deedee.allison@adaptbl.com.au) or Felix (felix.krecak@adaptbl.com.au) for a confidential discussion.


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