Strategic Chief Counsel — Government Legal Leader

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Canberra is seeking a Chief Counsel to lead their legal function. This role involves providing strategic legal advice to senior executives, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience influencing leadership, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. This position is crucial for shaping the national legal strategy and supporting Australia's agricultural industries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing high-level strategic legal advice.
• Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity and provide guidance.
• Ability to drive broad transformational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department’s legal function.
• Provide independent, strategic legal advice.
• Manage the department’s litigation.

Skills

Strategic legal advice

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Managing legal risks

Complex problem-solving

Education

Degree in Law

Admitted as a legal practitioner

Job description

A government department in Canberra is seeking a Chief Counsel to lead their legal function. This role involves providing strategic legal advice to senior executives, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience influencing leadership, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. This position is crucial for shaping the national legal strategy and supporting Australia's agricultural industries.