AddressAllygroup is seeking senior lawyers to support the Goods and IP Law Section (GIL) in the Trade and Investment Law division within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience working collaboratively with technically skilled, like-minded people supporting multi-disciplinary teams.
GIL provides advice within DFAT and across Government on Goods and intellectual property obligations under the WTO agreements and Australia’s FTAs to advance policy objectives and reduce legal risk, including in priority policy areas such as energy transition, decarbonisation and the green economy, agriculture, biosecurity, health, economic security and Russia/Ukraine measures.
This will be an onsite secondment in the DFAT officer, Canberra.
Full-time will be preferable
What we need
Lawyers experienced with Goods and Intellectual Property who can be available from May 2024 to November 2024 with possibilities to extend.
The lawyer must have 2-5 years (or higher) post admission legal experience, including experience at a senior level. The secondee lawyer would work under the direction and supervision of the Branch’s Director.
Must be
- The nominated personnel are required to hold and maintain a current NV1 or above security clearance for the term of the contract
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.
