Senior Government Lawyer — Public & Workplace Law

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet seeks a Senior Lawyer to provide high-level legal advice while building trusted relationships across the department. The role requires a law degree and experience in government or private legal sectors, focusing on workplace laws and compliance.

Candidates must be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. The successful candidate will need to obtain a security clearance. Flexible work options are available, promoting a balanced work-life dynamic.

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
• Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
• Five years post-admission legal experience in government and/or private practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level, solutions-focused legal advice on workplace law.
• Support the management of legal risks and compliance.
• Build trusted relationships across the department and advise senior executives.

Skills

Statutory interpretation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Law degree from an Australian university

Job description

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet seeks a Senior Lawyer to provide high-level legal advice while building trusted relationships across the department. The role requires a law degree and experience in government or private legal sectors, focusing on workplace laws and compliance.

Candidates must be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. The successful candidate will need to obtain a security clearance. Flexible work options are available, promoting a balanced work-life dynamic.