Senior Legal Counsel

•      Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Counsel 

•      In-House 

•      Sydney CBD 

Client Details

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer to join the relatively small in-house team of a Government agency. The role/roles have arisen due to an increase in workloads and will involve you reporting into the Executive team and supporting more junior lawyers.


Description 

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing legal advice on administrative law, statutory interpretation, with a focus on FOI and privacy law
• Providing legal advice to current business areas across development of policy, guidelines and procedures in privacy and FOI planning.
• Conducting IC reviews and privacy determinations and drafting privacy determinations
• Assisting with providing corporate legal services on a broad range of areas matters
• Building relationships and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentoring more junior staff within the Legal Services Team

 


Profile

Key Requirements;
 
 

• Ideally a minimum of 4-7 years PQE gained from a reputable private practice firm,  in-house or within Government
• Possess experience in administrative law, freedom of information and privacy law,  litigation and/or other relevant areas of legal practice
• Previous experience working within a Government organisation would be viewed favourably but not essential
• Proven analytical and dispute resolution skills 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Enjoy building relationships across a diverse range of people and levels
• Strong decisions making and organisational skills 

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a diverse role with exposure to the Executive level, working in an agile team with flexibility.


To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large 0434 294 665.