Job Description
Job description
Integrity in Sports Protection
Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of sports in Australia. We protect sports against threats such as doping, competition manipulation, and the mistreatment and abuse of participants.
Senior Lawyer Role
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice to operational and support teams. The successful candidate will conduct anti-doping matters and manage litigation in a government regulatory environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide timely and accurate legal advice
Conduct anti-doping matters and manage litigation
Advise on administrative law, anti-doping, commercial law, employment law, and integrity issues
Prepare submissions for the CEO regarding anti-doping rule violations
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
Draft and review agreements and contracts
Work on legal policy development and provide advice on regulatory or legislative proposals
Mentor and supervise junior staff
Requirements:
Law degree from an Australian tertiary institution and admission as a legal practitioner
Extensive experience in providing legal advice in relevant practice areas
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads
Experience of building productive working relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise junior lawyers
Knowledge of sports anti-doping and integrity frameworks
Proven experience of managing litigation in a government regulatory environment
Baseline clearance and ability to work 5 days a week in the office
What You'll Get:
Dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to protecting the integrity of sport
Engage with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to high-profile legal matters
12-month maternity leave contract available
Part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence
Integrity in Sports Protection
Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of sports in Australia. We protect sports against threats such as doping, competition manipulation, and the mistreatment and abuse of participants.
Senior Lawyer Role
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice to operational and support teams. The successful candidate will conduct anti-doping matters and manage litigation in a government regulatory environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide timely and accurate legal advice
Conduct anti-doping matters and manage litigation
Advise on administrative law, anti-doping, commercial law, employment law, and integrity issues
Prepare submissions for the CEO regarding anti-doping rule violations
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
Draft and review agreements and contracts
Work on legal policy development and provide advice on regulatory or legislative proposals
Mentor and supervise junior staff
Requirements:
Law degree from an Australian tertiary institution and admission as a legal practitioner
Extensive experience in providing legal advice in relevant practice areas
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads
Experience of building productive working relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise junior lawyers
Knowledge of sports anti-doping and integrity frameworks
Proven experience of managing litigation in a government regulatory environment
Baseline clearance and ability to work 5 days a week in the office
What You'll Get:
Dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to protecting the integrity of sport
Engage with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to high-profile legal matters
12-month maternity leave contract available
Part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Legal Officer 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.