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About:
The Attorney-General’s Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia’s law and justice framework. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, they also provide legal services to the Commonwealth (including legal advice and representation).
Their department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General’s portfolio.
The mission of the Attorney-General’s Department is achieving a just and secure society.
Role:
Principal Legal Officer, Office of International Law – Executive Level 2
Qualification:
Applicants must hold a degree in law from an Australian tertiary institution or comparable overseas qualification, which, in the opinion of the Secretary, is appropriate to the duties of the office, or admission/eligible for immediate admission in Australia as a legal practitioner.
Responsibilities:
Principal Legal Officers in OIL perform an important leadership role. They are required to undertake work with a high level of complexity and exercise a significant degree of independence. They lead practice groups managing a broad range of issues, and are required to provide strategy, support and oversight to ensure the provision of high-quality legal advice.
- litigation, especially in investment arbitration
- trade and investment law
- human rights and refugee law
- international criminal law
- the law of armed conflict and the use of force
- cyber and intelligence law
- oceans and environment law
- air and space law
As a Principal Legal Officer in OIL, you will:
- lead practice groups and litigation teams of 5 – 10 legal officers
- lead on the provision of specialised legal advice on matters of international law
- support senior leadership in the implementation of organisational strategy and governance across the Office
- develop legal advising capacity amongst staff and building high performing teams
- manage diverse stakeholder relationships across government
How to apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here
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