Senior General Counsel — Government & Regulation

Commonwealth Treasury; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead their legal advisory services in Canberra. The role requires expertise in legal risk management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic legal thinking. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, and have at least 10 to 15 years of experience in a senior legal capacity. This position offers a supportive culture focused on collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in a senior legal role.
• Admitted as a legal practitioner in the High Court and/or Supreme Court of Australia.
• Experience in legal services in government or complex legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic Branch delivering legal advice services across Treasury.
• Contribute to the strategic management of Treasury's legal function.
• Brief Treasury's Executive Board on legal issues.

Skills

Legal risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic legal thinking

Leadership

Influence and communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor

Job description

A government agency is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead their legal advisory services in Canberra. The role requires expertise in legal risk management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic legal thinking. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, and have at least 10 to 15 years of experience in a senior legal capacity. This position offers a supportive culture focused on collaboration and professional growth.