Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Probity, Government - Melbourne or Canberra)

Griffin Legal; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training days

Career progression

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Griffin Legal in Canberra and Melbourne seeks a Senior Associate / Special Counsel to lead government probity and procurement matters. Based in Canberra or Melbourne, the role offers part-time and hybrid arrangements and opportunities to work across government, business and not-for-profit clients.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of four years' post‑admission experience and be prepared to contribute to leadership within a modern, team‑oriented firm while delivering high-quality,

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years post‑admission legal experience.
• Experience in probity and procurement for government.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team to deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, timely, practical advice to government clients.
• Support and participate in leadership within a collaborative firm.
• Contribute across government, business and not-for-profit matters.

Skills

Probity experience

Procurement experience

Government work

Leadership

Job description

Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Probity, Government - Melbourne or Canberra)

Part‑time/Hybrid positions available - join a team of 40

Griffin Legal is a nationally operating legal and advisory firm with offices in Canberra and Melbourne (we also hire remote workers). We work for government, business and not‑for‑profits, providing high quality services.

We are looking for a passionate senior government commercial lawyer to be based in our Canberra or Melbourne office, and who can work both collaboratively and independently to deliver high quality, timely and practical advice to our clients in probity and procurement. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work in other areas in the firm including for our government, business and not for profit clients in wide range of government and commercial work.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of post‑admission legal experience.

This role is perfect for an experienced and highly skilled government commercial lawyer looking to join the leadership team of a collaborative and modern law firm.

We offer full‑time, part‑time and hybrid work arrangements.

We are looking for candidates who:

have government probity and procurement experience

can produce high quality work

work well in a team environment

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.

Employee benefits

We offer great employee benefits including:

• Staff training days and support for training and education
• Career progression available
• Recognition program
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave

Salary negotiable and based on experience. Support will be provided for the suitable candidate to obtain their unrestricted practising certificate.

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