The Role  

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legislation Lawyer for an initial secondment to 30 June 2026 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.

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‍The Responsibilities

The position requires the successful candidate work closely with the legal team to:

• prepare drafting instructions;
• draft Explanatory Memorandum;
• assist in the development of primary and subordinate legislation;
• have extensive familiarity with parliamentary processes; and
• respond to parliamentary committee scrutiny.

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The Requirements

Extensive experience developing primary and subordinate Commonwealth legislation and legislative development projects and knowledge of obligations under the Legal Services Directions 2017 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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