Senior Lead Counsel — Administrative Law & Legislation

IBAC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

IBAC invites applications for the role of Managing Principal Lawyer, Administrative Law & Legislation in Melbourne. You will lead a Public Law team, provide complex legal advice on administrative matters, and oversee legislative reform projects affecting IBAC.

The role demands senior legal expertise, proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strict adherence to IBAC's values. Australian citizenship and eligibility for Negative Vetting 1 security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
• Extensive experience in administrative law and legislation.
• People management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex legal advice on administrative law matters and legislative reform proposals.
• Lead and manage a team of lawyers and support staff.
• Ensure timely, accurate legal service and effective stakeholder liaison.
• Model ethical behaviours and IBAC values in all activities.
• Support constructive working relationships with government agencies and communities.

Skills

Administrative Law

Public Law

Leadership

Stakeholder Liaison

Legal Advice

Education

Practising certificate (LPU Law)

Job description

IBAC invites applications for the role of Managing Principal Lawyer, Administrative Law & Legislation in Melbourne. You will lead a Public Law team, provide complex legal advice on administrative matters, and oversee legislative reform projects affecting IBAC.

The role demands senior legal expertise, proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strict adherence to IBAC's values. Australian citizenship and eligibility for Negative Vetting 1 security clearance are required.