Senior Legislation Lawyer (Baseline Clearance)

Limber

Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Salary: A$1,040 - A$1,400 / day
Contract type: Full time

Secondment

$1040 to $1400 daily rate inclusive of superannuation

Canberra

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legislation Lawyer to support the Legal Division within a high profile Commonwealth Department.

This position is for a candidate with significant experience in legislation reform and development.

The Responsibilities

The position requires the successful candidate to:

  • assist in the development of primary and subordinate legislation;
  • prepare drafting instructions;
  • drafting Explanatory Memorandum, and Explanatory Statements;
  • issue ongoing instructions to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel; and
  • draft advice on law design issues, particularly in relation to in biosecurity or export control law and/or cost recovery.

The Requirements

Extensive experience developing primary and subordinate Commonwealth legislation and legislative development projects and knowledge of or experience in in biosecurity or export control law and/or cost recovery would be highly regarded.

Legal qualifications, a current practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one) and a Baseline Security Clearance are required.

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