Government Secondment Lawyer: Private Practice Blend

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

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.