Senior Lawyer - 6 months non-ongoing contract - Government

  • Up to 3yrs PAE required!
  • City government agency
  • Base salary range $97-$117 plus 15.4% superannuation

Join a government in-house legal team based in a brand new building in the city that administers the WHS Act, the OHS Act and OHS law more broadly. 

The position is currently vacant due to a previous employee relocating interstate. The role will be a non-ongoing contract initially reporting to the Principal Legal Adviser and you will be required to undertake the following duties:

  • Deliver quality, timely and strategic legal services
  • Prepare, review and clear briefs of evidence/statutory notices
  • Assist with preparation of briefing materials, formal correspondence, internal reports etc
  • Manage litigation and prosecutions, including instructing external legal panel firms and counsel
  • If necessary appearing as solicitor on the record for minor matters
  • Prepared to travel interstate if required

To be considered for this position you must have:

  • Strong file management skills
  • Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills
  • Knowledge management skills and the ability to use DMS
  • Effective development of productive working relationships
  • Previously supervised, mentored and/or trained staff

To apply, submit your resume in MS Word format to kylie.hawker@pcapeople.com  or contact Kylie on (02) 6162 7324 to obtain a duty statement.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kylie Hawker on (02) 6162 7324, quoting Ref No. 13429.