About the Team ASD is entering an exciting phase of growth, innovation and transformation. Our agency has committed to delivering REDSPICE, which is the most significant single investment in the Australian Signals Directorate's 75 years.General Counsel Branch within the Legal, Compliance and Strategy Division is a specialist in-house legal practice that supports ASD's mission by advising on the management of legal risk. It is a dynamic and collegiate branch with a strong focus on delivering quality, timely legal advice and developing staff in a positive team environment. We draw upon the professional talent and diverse experience of our people to pursue excellence in support of ASD's mission.General Counsel Branch has legal officers in locations around Australia and comprises teams advising on a range of legal practice areas including employment law, commercial law, national security and intelligence law, international law, legislation reform and legal policy. Legal Officers at all levels get exposure to a wide variety of interesting and complex legal matters.About the Role As an EL2 Deputy General Counsel you will perform an important leadership role. You will be responsible for influencing and developing strategies, policies, priorities and operational practices in support of ASD objectives based on your high level decision making and judgement.You will work with significant independence and lead a team to deliver complex legal advice to support sensitive projects that have strategic, political and operational significance.You will have experience in one or more of the following subject areas:Cyber security, commercial or contract law. International, military, operational or national security law. Administrative, employment law or dispute resolution. You will initiate, establish and maintain strong relationships with a broad network of stakeholders internally and externally and will have the ability to recognise shared agendas and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes.You will provide strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders. You will anticipate and establish priorities and identify and manage legal risk. You will be innovative, solution focused and promote continuous improvement.As an EL2 Deputy General Counsel, you will:Be responsible for the administration of your team, including ensuring all members of the team comply with the administration expectations of the General Counsel Branch and ASD's governance requirements. Prepare briefing material, submissions, correspondence, reports, legal documents and legal-related policy including for the Director-General of ASD and other ASD senior executives. Analyse very complex legal issues and provide high quality and timely legal advice, on a range of matters in a national security context. Allocate and review the work of your team, mentoring and developing junior lawyers. Identify and integrate strategic input in the development of policy and legislation affecting ASD. Work collaboratively as a member of General Counsel Branch's leadership team, setting and promoting strategic direction and demonstrating core values of ASD and the Commonwealth public service. Communicate effectively to develop and foster productive working relationships with all stakeholders, including external legal providers and counsel. The key duties of the position include: We are looking for lawyers who are interested in:High-profile projects of national importance, advising on intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations. Diverse work unique to ASD's mission. You will consider novel and unique issues as you advise on new capabilities and technologies, developing highly sought after skills and experience. Leading and developing a legal team. Learning and development opportunities, both formal and on the job. Competitive conditions including flexible work arrangements. Autonomy and client contact. A passionate and friendly workplace. A collegiate legal practice that promotes excellence. ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
