National General Counsel Lead — Public Law Expert

Australian Attorney-General's Department; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Job summary

Australian Government Solicitor seeks a National Leader to head the Office of General Counsel (OGC) practice group and advise the Commonwealth across public law. This Senior Executive Service role requires strategic leadership and managing a nationwide legal team.

The successful candidate will work with the AGS senior leadership, guide high-profile government matters, and contribute to national security legalwork across Australia.

Qualifications

• Exceptional legal and analytical skills with substantial public law expertise.
• Senior executive, partner-level or equivalent experience advising on complex legal issues for government.
• Ability to provide strategic, practical and authoritative advice to the highest levels of government.

Responsibilities

• Lead a national practice group of over 110 lawyers located across Australia.
• Advise on high-profile, sensitive and complex legal matters for government.
• Provide professional leadership and contribute to senior organisational leadership within AGS.

Skills

Public law

Constitutional law

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Job description

Australian Government Solicitor seeks a National Leader to head the Office of General Counsel (OGC) practice group and advise the Commonwealth across public law. This Senior Executive Service role requires strategic leadership and managing a nationwide legal team.

The successful candidate will work with the AGS senior leadership, guide high-profile government matters, and contribute to national security legalwork across Australia.