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Senior Executive Lawyer - Civil Regulation,

Last update 2024-10-07
Expires 2024-11-07
ID #2359232526
200,000 €
Senior Executive Lawyer - Civil Regulation,
Australia,
Modified September 24, 2024

Description

Senior Executive Lawyer - Civil Regulation Senior Executive Lawyer (Senior Executive Service Band 1)Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney Permanent (ongoing) role/s Opportunity for a leading senior practitioner to join our civil regulation team conducting complex litigation for Commonwealth regulators. About us AGS is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work. AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government. AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance. AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 715 staff, including over 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government. About the role The AGS Dispute Resolution practice (DR) is Australia’s pre-eminent public law litigation practice. It has unrivalled experience and specialist expertise in providing dispute related legal advice and representation in every jurisdiction in Australia, across a diverse range of legal matters for Commonwealth agencies, including a very significant practice representing the Commonwealth’s regulatory enforcement agencies, administrative law, tax litigation, employment law, torts law and information access law. AGS acts for the Commonwealth in the full range of disputes to which it is a party or in which it has an interest (including access to sensitive information) and advises on investigations including for law enforcement and national security agencies. DR also represents the Commonwealth before inquests, inquiries and royal commissions, and acts as the solicitor assisting royal commissions. In addition, DR has a specialist in-house counsel practice, led by Tim Begbie KC. In this role you will:have primary carriage of complex competition and consumer law cases, financial services and corporate regulatory law cases, or other regulatory litigation matterssupervise the work of others and develop and mentor junior colleagueseffectively represent Commonwealth agencies in dealings with other parties, witnesses, counsel and courtsprovide a high standard of client service and maintain strong senior client relationshipsbe part of the AGS Dispute Resolution team and undertake work in other areas of law relevant to the work of AGS Dispute Resolutionhave the opportunity to support community interests through pro bono work. About you This role will suit a highly experienced dispute resolution lawyer with expertise in complex competition and consumer law, financial services and corporate regulatory law, or other regulatory litigation. The successful candidate will ideally have:generally, at least 10 years’ PQE experience managing civil regulatory litigationexpertise in complex regulatory litigation, the ability to clearly articulate technical arguments, draft advice, and frame and conduct Federal Court proceedingsdetailed knowledge of the Commonwealth legal environmenta proven track record in working closely with clients to achieve strong regulatory outcomesexcellent professional judgement, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with influence and build client relationshipsexperience in other areas of law relevant to dispute resolutiondemonstrated ability and commitment to effectively supervise, train, mentor and develop more junior legal staffexcellent interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and the ability to persuadethe capacity to lead, both within and beyond the AGS Dispute Resolution team, and positively contribute to the broader AGS practice. You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our lawyers commercially competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation. AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and, while our work can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career. To apply To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain at a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) or Positive Vetting (TSPV) level. To apply, please click the ‘Begin’ button and ensure that you upload a maximum 2-page cover letter indicating your relevant experience with reference to the required skills and experience set out above and in the relevant role description, along with a copy of your CV. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday, 4 October 2024. Further enquiries Further information can be obtained by contacting Jill Mackay, HR Business Partner on 02 9581 7568.
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Job type: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Salary type: Per annum
Occupation: Senior executive lawyer - civil regulation
Min. Salary: 150000

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