Lawyer, Legal Services (APS5/6)

About the role

The Legal Services Branch of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) provides in-house government legal services, covering corporate, commercial and public law advice, legislation development, dispute resolution and litigation, and specialist external legal advice. Working under the direction of the NIAA General Counsel and Principal Lawyers, the successful candidate will give legal advice, draft documents and provide strategic support.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, development and implementation of legislation, policies and programs supporting the NIAA's objectives
• Handle grant and procurement contracts, property and other commercial law matters
• Advise on freedom of information, privacy, finance law, employment law and other corporate law matters
• Contribute to Commonwealth dispute resolution and litigation

Required profile

• APS5/6 Lawyer; APS5 applicants must show commitment to the NIAA vision, excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong professional relationships and stakeholder consultation, and ability to work under the direction of senior staff with independent judgement
• APS6 applicants must show the same qualities and be able to respond quickly and flexibly while managing competing priorities

Required skills

• Strong technical legal and analytical skills
• Ability to conduct legal research and give accurate, clear and concise, solution-focused advice
• Ability to promote the legal practice while maintaining professional obligations

Qualifications

• Legal qualification, admission to practice and eligibility to hold a government-restricted Australian legal practising certificate
• APS5: 3 to 6 months of post-admission experience preferred
• APS6: 1 to 3 years of post-admission experience preferred