Senior Privacy & Information Lawyer (Secondment)

Limber; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Limber seeks an experienced Senior Privacy and Information Lawyer for a secondment within a high profile Commonwealth Agency in Canberra. You will advise on the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and secrecy provisions, with responsibilities spanning privacy governance and data sharing.

Ideal candidates will hold a current practising certificate, extensive Commonwealth government experience, and Baseline Security Clearance. Australian citizenship is required for eligibility and suitability.

Qualifications

• A current practising certificate and extensive Commonwealth government experience providing legal advice under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) is essential.
• Ability to advise on secrecy provisions and privacy governance within a major government department.
• Strong briefing skills for senior executives and diverse client areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house secondee advice on privacy and information law to a Commonwealth Agency.
• Advise on PTAs/PIAs, data exchanges, and third party data access arrangements.
• Brief senior executives and engage with stakeholders across multiple client areas.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Commonwealth government experience

Advisory capabilities

Education

Qualified lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister)

Job description

Limber seeks an experienced Senior Privacy and Information Lawyer for a secondment within a high profile Commonwealth Agency in Canberra. You will advise on the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and secrecy provisions, with responsibilities spanning privacy governance and data sharing.

Ideal candidates will hold a current practising certificate, extensive Commonwealth government experience, and Baseline Security Clearance. Australian citizenship is required for eligibility and suitability.