Government Lawyers (Secondment)

lawyers on loan; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social activities

Training opportunities

Modern workplace

Diversity and wellbeing support

Job summary

Griffin Legal is seeking lawyers for government secondment opportunities, offering ongoing and short-term contracts between secondments. You will work on privacy, data governance, FOI, and commercial law matters, aligning with diverse government agencies.

The role emphasizes growth, development, and the chance to apply broad legal experience within a dynamic, nationwide practice. A security clearance is advantageous.

Qualifications

• We seek lawyers with broad and diverse experiences.
• Experience in information law, privacy and FOI is preferred.
• Interest in commercial law, legislative development and statutory interpretation.
• Eligibility for or holding a security clearance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of government matters during secondments.
• Support data governance, privacy, and FOI projects.
• Provide corporate and commercial legal guidance and dispute support.
• Collaborate with government agencies to match secondment opportunities.

Skills

Information law

Privacy

Freedom of Information

Commercial law

Legislative development

Statutory interpretation

Critical thinking

Diversity of experience

Job description

Lawyers, interested in Government Secondment

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Griffin Legal hire the best and brightest legal minds, who are drawn to us by our unique service offering as a full-service law firm that offers our experts aslawyers on loan.

We offer ongoing employment contracts giving you job security between secondments, as well as short term contracts for those that prefer it. While in between secondments, you will work as part of our bustling legal private practice on a range of client matters.

We are seeking lawyers with broad and diverse experiences and backgrounds. We are particularly seeking those that have experience in information law, including privacy and freedom of information, as well as those with experience in commercial law and legislative development and statutory interpretation.

We work closely with our team members to ensure that secondment opportunities match that unique individual's areas of interests.

Are you looking for:

• the best of both worlds, private sector meets government
• the ability to work in different government agencies – where a change between secondments can be as good as a holiday
• exposure to a variety of rewarding and challenging work whilst working within in a range of government agencies
• easy reach back to a high performing full service commercial law firm with experts in their field
• a modern workplace that has positively changed the way legal services are provided to government
• regular social activities and training opportunities
• a workplace that prioritises personal development and growth, where you can grow within the firm, and in turn assist the firm to grow
• an innovative firm committed to diversity and staff wellbeing?

We are looking for candidates who:

• have strong critical thinking skills
• have had diverse and interesting experiences
• are passionate about working with government to deliver high quality work
• want to continue to grow and perfect their craft.

We offer opportunities aligned with our Values:

• Excellence – for all staff to be recognised as the best of the best in their field for consistently producing high-quality and strategic work
• Growth – to be progressive and innovative, work on interesting and rewarding projects, grow the firm and progress your career
• Integrity – to work as a team in a workplace that values transparency, honesty, dependability and accountability
• Connection – to be a valued team member, sharing knowledge and be recognised as an integral part of achieving our firm’s mission
• Wellbeing – to have balance in your life and in your work remaining safe, respected, healthy and engaged

About us

Griffin Legal is a 100% female owned Canberra based business, operating nationally that acts as an alternative to the “big firms”, providing quality services to Government, Business and Not-for-Profits.

As our government team continues to exceed its goals, we are offering an exciting opportunity to join us. We focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions to our clients and fostering a positive and team-based culture.

As a valued member of our team, the successful candidate will work in our government team as they advise on a wide range of matters for government on secondment, including:

• Privacy and data security
• Data governance
• Freedom of Information
• Corporate and commercial law
• Litigation and disputes

The successful candidate should hold or be eligible to hold a restricted practicing certificate, as well as hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance.

Applicants with disabilities and from all diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.