AddressAllygroup is seeking Senior Commercial lawyers to support the Commercial, Employment and Information Law Branch within a large and high-performing Commonwealth Government Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience working collaboratively with technically skilled, like-minded people supporting multi-disciplinary teams.
The Commercial Law team advises on a wide range of procurements and contracts, including high risk and high value contracts for services and assets, leases, licences, construction activities, grants, and international agreements. The team also advises on commercial law disputes and litigation matters. The team operates in a fast paced environment, and requires 1-2 lawyers to assist with this busy practice.
Part-time/flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. This is a contract secondment opportunity.
What we need
1-2 lawyers for secondment to the Commercial Law team from June 2024 to 30 June 2025. The lawyer must have 2-5 years (or higher) post admission legal experience, including commercial law experience at a senior level. The secondee lawyer would work under the direction and supervision of the Branch’s Directors and Senior Legal Officers, and across a wide range of commercial matters.
Must be
- Admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or a Supreme Court of a State or Territory;
- Have and maintain at least a current restricted practising certificate with the Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory or other Australian State or Territory; and
- Provide legal services efficiently and to a high professional standard.
What's in it for you?
- Attractive renumeration
- Opportunity to join dynamic legal branch within a Federal Government Department which strives to enrich the lives of the Australian public
- Flexible/WFH arrangements
- Opportunity to join an industry leading legal services recruitment agency which provides ongoing opportunities for professional development and CPD points, and high profile connections within the Federal Government
What you need to do now
To apply, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button above or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at ***********@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3***. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and relating position description/s) may also be requested by emailing ***********@allygroup.com.au.
About Allygroup
Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.
Allygroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity.
If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.
