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Senior Lawyers – Executive Level 2 (Senior Associate/Special Counsel equivalent)
Opportunity for a career advising the Australian Government on the largest and most significant commercial legal matters
Attractive remuneration package
Flexible working arrangements available
Opportunities available in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane
AGS Commercial welcomes applications from commercial lawyers with deep technical legal expertise and excellent client relationship skills to join the Australian Government's central legal practice. Roles with AGS Commercial offer long term career options with open door access to some of Australia's most respected lawyers, and market leading transactions across a range of areas of corporate and commercial law.
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government's central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General's Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 680 staff, including 470 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
About the role
Our commercial lawyers work with Commonwealth agencies across all areas of commercial practice. We act as lead legal adviser for our clients on many of the Australian Government's largest projects and commercial transactions. Our work is focused on policies and programs that are of national importance, including:
some of Australia's largest energy and infrastructure projects
complex contracting arrangements, including the acquisition of goods and services to support Australia's national security and defence forces
cutting edge information technology transactions and projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer wanting to build the next phase of their legal career in one or more of the practice areas above in the Commonwealth context. AGS's Commercial practice has over 75 lawyers around Australia. Our employment offering is distinct from private law firm roles, corporate in-house roles and other government legal roles. It offers a unique hybrid culture of market leading legal expertise, dedicated client service, affinity with our clients, involvement in matters of national significance and the opportunity for public service, as well as a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
In this role you will:
contribute to the Commonwealth's most important, high-profile and complex national transactions, programs and reforms
be part of a supportive, collegiate and high performing national legal practice
provide a high standard of client service and maintain strong client relationships and
work as one of the Australian Government's most trusted legal advisors.
For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description available on our recruitment portal.
About you
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience and expertise in one or more of the following practice areas: major projects, construction, procurement, probity, privacy/information law and technology.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
a minimum of 8 years since admission
excellent technical legal skills, relevant experience in high value and/or precedential transactions and strong academic results
the ability to initiate, build and maintain strong client relationships
the ability to manage multiple client relationships and deadlines
the ability to develop and mentor junior lawyers
the ability to work under pressure, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade.
You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone's contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our lawyers commercially competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.
AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements (including paid Christmas shutdown) and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.
To apply
You must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.
To apply, please click the 'Apply' button and ensure that you upload a 1-2 page cover letter along with a copy of your CV and academic transcripts.
Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Sunday, 14 July 2024.
Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Kim Da Pozzo, HR Business Partner Commercial on 02 6253 7272 .
Australian Attorney-General's Department The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and strengthen our national security and emergency management. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth (including legal advice and representation). Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and strengthen our national security and emergency management. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth (including legal advice and representation). Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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