Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking skilled legal professionals at the APS6 level for Legal Officer roles to work across multiple legal roles in the Legal Division, Trade and Investment Law Division, and the Regulatory and Legal Policy Division.
Key Responsibilities
As a Legal Officer, you will use your legal skills to inform Government decisions and provide strategic legal advice on issues that contribute to the development and implementation of DFAT's foreign, trade, and development policy and its global corporate management functions.
You will negotiate, advise, and litigate on a diverse range of high-profile international, trade, investment, regulatory, and domestic law issues.
Requirements
You must have a law degree (or equivalent), or soon to be completed degree, from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider, or a degree from an overseas tertiary education provider recognised for admission to practice in Australia.
For some roles, you must be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice in Australia.
What We Offer
We offer a great team environment with a constant stream of interesting and rewarding work across the breadth of the Government's agenda.
We also offer flexible work arrangements, including part-time hours.
How to Apply
For a full description of the role and how to apply, visit our website.
We are seeking skilled legal professionals at the APS6 level for Legal Officer roles to work across multiple legal roles in the Legal Division, Trade and Investment Law Division, and the Regulatory and Legal Policy Division.
Key Responsibilities
As a Legal Officer, you will use your legal skills to inform Government decisions and provide strategic legal advice on issues that contribute to the development and implementation of DFAT's foreign, trade, and development policy and its global corporate management functions.
You will negotiate, advise, and litigate on a diverse range of high-profile international, trade, investment, regulatory, and domestic law issues.
Requirements
You must have a law degree (or equivalent), or soon to be completed degree, from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider, or a degree from an overseas tertiary education provider recognised for admission to practice in Australia.
For some roles, you must be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice in Australia.
What We Offer
We offer a great team environment with a constant stream of interesting and rewarding work across the breadth of the Government's agenda.
We also offer flexible work arrangements, including part-time hours.
How to Apply
For a full description of the role and how to apply, visit our website.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Aps6 Legal Officers position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.