Senior Legal Counsel: Public Policy & Integrity (Flexible)

Department Of Industry, Science And Resources; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 159,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Department of Industry, Science and Resources seeks EL2 Principal Legal Counsel in Canberra to lead complex legal issues across public policy, expenditure and regulatory matters. The role includes managing teams, advising Ministers and executives, and shaping effective legislative outcomes for government programs.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered; eligibility requires admission as a legal practitioner and a Baseline security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in in-house government practice across commercial, information law, or dispute resolution.
• Strong understanding of legislative frameworks and statutory interpretation.
• Proven ability to translate policy into effective legislative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on complex public policy matters.
• Lead and manage a section within the Legal Practice.
• Oversee risk, resources and delivery of high-quality legal services.
• Engage with Ministers, executives, clients and external providers.
• Support Chief Counsel and General Counsel to manage challenges and risks.

Skills

Legal practice expertise

Parliamentary processes

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Department of Industry, Science and Resources seeks EL2 Principal Legal Counsel in Canberra to lead complex legal issues across public policy, expenditure and regulatory matters. The role includes managing teams, advising Ministers and executives, and shaping effective legislative outcomes for government programs.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered; eligibility requires admission as a legal practitioner and a Baseline security clearance.