Senior Public Law Counsel - National Security

Australian Attorney-General's Department; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Job summary

Australian Attorney-General's Department's Dispute Resolution practice in the DR Security & Enforcement team seeks Senior Lawyers for high-stakes public law litigation. You will work with security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies on national security matters across Australia.

The role emphasizes complex disputes, advocacy in multiple jurisdictions, and opportunities to influence national policy. Flexible working options and generous superannuation accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE for Executive Level 1 roles and 8 years PQE for Executive Level 2 roles.
• Experience in managing litigation and dispute resolution matters, preferably in national security or public law.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers or demonstrated capacity to do so.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and act in national security and public law litigation for Commonwealth agencies.
• Manage and advise on applications relating to control orders, post-sentence orders and community safety orders.
• Provide advisory opinions and draft legal advice across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Public law

Dispute resolution

National security

Litigation management

Policy advice

Education

Australian Legal Practising Qualification

Job description

Australian Attorney-General's Department's Dispute Resolution practice in the DR Security & Enforcement team seeks Senior Lawyers for high-stakes public law litigation. You will work with security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies on national security matters across Australia.

The role emphasizes complex disputes, advocacy in multiple jurisdictions, and opportunities to influence national policy. Flexible working options and generous superannuation accompany the position.