Deputy Secretary, General Counsel

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Deputy Secretary, General Counsel - At the centre of big ideas.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our executive team in The Cabinet Office.Lead and direct the provision of expert legal advice and governance services.Oversee the Cabinet support functions to ensure effective and efficient systems for Government decision-making.This is an ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 3 role, based in Martin Place, Sydney.About the role: As the Deputy Secretary, General Counsel, The Cabinet Office, you will act as the primary legal advisor to the Secretary and the Premier, leading and directing the provision of expert legal advice and governance services.
You will be accountable for the quality of legal services provided, ensuring the provision of strategic advice on diverse and complex legal priorities and legislative matters.
This role involves managing the Government's legislative agenda, providing legal counsel to the Premier and Cabinet, and overseeing the department's governance functions.
Essential requirements for this role: Be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.Be able to provide an Unrestricted Practising Certificate before you start work with us.Are eager to make a difference to the communities of NSW.Have relevant legal qualifications and substantial experience in providing expert and authoritative legal advice.Have a high-level understanding of key legal issues and challenges facing NSW.Have high level leadership skills, including managing other executives, and proven capacity to collaborate across complex organisations.Have the ability to think strategically and provide sound legal advice.You have excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, identify risks and devise effective solutions.How to apply: To start your journey in applying for this role, you'll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online.
Your application should include:
a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages).Salary: Senior Executive Band 3.
Total remuneration package will be negotiated upon offer.
Closing date: Sunday, 24 November 2024 (11:59 PM).
Our commitment: The Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live.
We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present.
We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.
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