EL1 Senior Legal Officer (six months non-ongoing)
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Legal Officer for a six month non-ongoing opportunity with the APVMA Canberra (Symonston) office.
Summary about this job
Government - Federal
Company: Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Location: ACT
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: $105,507 - $118,811 per annum
Phone: +61-2-5321-1073
Fax: +61-8-3519-3695
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Detail information about job EL1 Senior Legal Officer (six months non-ongoing). Terms and conditions vacancy
The Senior Legal Officer will work under broad direction from the General Counsel and will liaise closely with other staff as required. As a Senior Legal Officer within the APVMA’s in-house legal team, you will provide high quality, accurate legal advice and support to the Authority across all operational areas.
You will be able to demonstrate strong legal and analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and experience in the key areas of law relevant to the APVMA including statutory interpretation, administrative law, regulatory strategy, legislative drafting and commercial law or a capacity to develop an expertise in these areas.
Applicants must be admitted as a legal practitioner in the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory and must hold, or be currently eligible to obtain a restricted practicing certificate issued by the ACT Law Society.
Experience having worked as a lawyer within a Commonwealth legal and/or regulatory agency will be highly regarded.
This position is a security assessed position. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a security assessment to obtain a baseline clearance, and to maintain that level of clearance while in this role.