Senior Legal Counsel – Canberra
- $110,000 - $135,000 base plus 12.5% super
- Government role
- Canberra location
- $110,000 - $135,000 base plus 12.5% super
- Government role
- Canberra location
We are currently looking for a suitably skilled Senior Legal Counsel to work for my client, a well recognised government agency. This role will form part of an experienced legal team, with a particular interest in Technology and Asset Services, Finance and Fire Fighting/ Rescue.
You will provide legal services to my client’s Australia operation in accordance with professional legal standards. The successful candidate will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel and will have one or more junior or paralegal staff reporting directly to them. This is an important and diverse role so we require a switched on, driven and motivated individual. You will draw on your vast experience as you will be required to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
This is a role that can MAKE your career!!
To be considered for the role you need:
- 8+ years Commercial, Technology or Infrastructure experience
- Tertiary qualified
- Admitted as a legal practitioner
- Ability to hold a Practising Certificate in the Australian Capital Territory
- Sound business acumen
- Advanced drafting skills
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team to provide your internal clients with sound pragmatic business solutions to the legal issues they raise
- Recognise and under the political business environment
- Great communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders
- To be driven to meet deadlines
You will be joining a fast paced environment where your contributions, efforts and hard work are recognised and well rewarded.
Send your CV today before it is too late!!!