Lead Legal Counsel, Integrity & Public Policy

Department Of Industry, Science And Resources; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 159,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Department Of Industry, Science And Resources is seeking EL2 Principal Legal Counsel across multiple branches to provide strategic legal advice on complex public policy matters and to lead teams delivering high-quality legal services to government ministers and executives.

You will manage priority matters, translate policy into clear legislative solutions, and collaborate with senior policy makers while supporting flexible work arrangements across Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and

Qualifications

• Skills and experience in an area of law relevant to in-house government practice, including at least one of commercial, information law, legislative design or dispute resolution and federal litigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a section, developing a shared sense of purpose aligned to the Legal Practice vision, mission and service offering.
• Provide strategic legal advice and manage issues relating to complex, legal matters.
• Demonstrate resilience and accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results by the Team.

Skills

In-house government practice

Legislative design

Federal litigation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Department Of Industry, Science And Resources is seeking EL2 Principal Legal Counsel across multiple branches to provide strategic legal advice on complex public policy matters and to lead teams delivering high-quality legal services to government ministers and executives.

You will manage priority matters, translate policy into clear legislative solutions, and collaborate with senior policy makers while supporting flexible work arrangements across Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and