Job Description
SECONDMENT
$900 to $1330 daily rate inclusive of super
Canberra
THE ROLE
Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial/Privacy Lawyer to provide legal advice and support within a Commonwealth Department’s Legal team.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
The key responsibilities will include:
providing advice, research and support regarding varying commercial law, privacy law, information law and governance matters;
assisting with privacy law, commercial law, information law and governance matters, including advice in relation to major projects related to ICT, construction, property, commercial negotiations, tenders and contracts;
assisting with corporate governance including delegations and authorisations, memorandums of understanding and existing powers under legislation;
engaging with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to external agencies, and suppliers;
assisting with precedent development and improvement of commercial and governance processes; and
assisting the team to provide second counselling of advice work of junior legal personnel.
The successful candidate will need to have outstanding stakeholder engagement skills.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Experience working as a lawyer with in-house Commonwealth government legal teams and having extensive experience advising on Commonwealth commercial, privacy and/or governance matters would be highly regarded.
Legal qualifications, an NV1 clearance and a current practicing certificate (or the ability to quickly obtain) is essential.
The successful candidates also need to be willing to undergo any required additional employment suitability checks.
$900 to $1330 daily rate inclusive of super
Canberra
THE ROLE
Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial/Privacy Lawyer to provide legal advice and support within a Commonwealth Department’s Legal team.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
The key responsibilities will include:
providing advice, research and support regarding varying commercial law, privacy law, information law and governance matters;
assisting with privacy law, commercial law, information law and governance matters, including advice in relation to major projects related to ICT, construction, property, commercial negotiations, tenders and contracts;
assisting with corporate governance including delegations and authorisations, memorandums of understanding and existing powers under legislation;
engaging with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to external agencies, and suppliers;
assisting with precedent development and improvement of commercial and governance processes; and
assisting the team to provide second counselling of advice work of junior legal personnel.
The successful candidate will need to have outstanding stakeholder engagement skills.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Experience working as a lawyer with in-house Commonwealth government legal teams and having extensive experience advising on Commonwealth commercial, privacy and/or governance matters would be highly regarded.
Legal qualifications, an NV1 clearance and a current practicing certificate (or the ability to quickly obtain) is essential.
The successful candidates also need to be willing to undergo any required additional employment suitability checks.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Commercial/Privacy Lawyer - NV1 Clearance 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.
