Executive Solicitor, Commercial

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 600939
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneLocation: Adelaide
Classification: SAES1
Duration: up to 3 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 23 June 2024About the OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven manager, leader and outstanding legal practitioner to manage a team of solicitors within the Commercial, Environment and Native Title (CENT) Section of the Crown Solicitor’s Office (CSO).The Executive Solicitor will be responsible for managing the Commercial workgroup within the CENT Section of the Crown Solicitor’s Office performing a variety of work relevant to the CENT Section including but not limited to transactions, advice and disputes across the full gamut of the commercial law area.The primary responsibilities of the Executive Solicitor include:

• Managing a team including the oversight and conduct of complex, sensitive and high value commercial legal matters, building and maintaining client relationships, allocation of legal work, and supervision of solicitors.
• Working collaboratively within the CENT leadership team to assist in the management of the section including supporting staff well-being, developing staff in a variety of practice areas relevant to the CENT Section, engaging in performance management as needed, and supporting and developing digital practice.
• Provision of high quality, timely, client focused, practical and independent legal advice and representation on complex, sensitive and high value commercial legal matters to the Attorney-General, Ministers and other Government clients.

Consistent with broader strategic direction for the Section and the Crown Solicitor’s Office and in collaboration with the Section Assistant Crown Solicitor and management team, the Executive Solicitor is responsible for setting, communicating and implementing sustainable priorities within the commercial group, and the allocation of work consistent with those priorities, including the proactive and strategic use of external solicitors where appropriate.Applications are invited from highly qualified individuals with experience in commercial law, who possess strong communication and management skills, and who have demonstrated an ability to build and maintain client relationships. Proven experience in running a digital practice is strongly desired.About the BusinessThe Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice, representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating commercial contracts, drafting and production of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summary prosecutions and Magistrates' appeals, native title claim management, land conveyancing and investigation.For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also CSO, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/law-and-justice/crown-solicitors.Special Conditions for EmploymentEmployment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.Some out of hours work may be required.Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.Currently admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia or eligible to be admitted.Additional NotesYou will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information, please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Ashley Knights, Assistant Crown Solicitor, CSO on 7322 7537 or ashley.knights@sa.gov.auClick Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.The Attorney-General’s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website .
Applications close: 23/06/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.