Generalists - In-house (Legal)
Government - Federal (Government & Defence)
Preferred locations Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, and Brisbane. All other Bureau capital city office locations will be considered. Position overview We have an opportunity for a Principal Lawyer with significant commercial or generalist experience to join our high performing, collaborative and committed in-house Legal Services team.
The Legal Services team is part of the Bureau's Organisational Resilience Program and occupies a position of trust within the Bureau. As a team, we're pragmatic, passionate and generous in sharing our knowledge and working together to get the best outcomes for the Bureau. We're respected for our advice and authority as advisors to Group Executives, General Managers, and teams across the Bureau.
This is a role for someone who is proactive, strategic and a team-player. You will be the principal legal advisor on a broad range of commercial transactions and Bureau initiatives; advising on contractual, intellectual property, procurement, regulatory and other legal issues. You need to be comfortable working in a changing environment with multiple stakeholders, including Commonwealth agencies, state and territory departments, and the private sector.
This is also an important leadership role in the Legal Services team. You will be working independently, exercising judgment to prioritise, triage and delegate work in a high-volume environment. You will also be responsible for selecting, briefing and managing external legal providers as appropriate and may also be required to manage, supervise and mentor team members.
Ideally, you will have at least 7 years' post admission experience or equivalent. Previous in-house and government experience is highly regarded but not essential.
The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel & Manager, Legal Services.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 For further information please review the position description on https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/?jati=DAA47B69-3239-5885-F41E-DAD3CA7E4D32
The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government. The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website
The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government. The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website
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