National Leader - Sydney, Australia - Australian Government Solicitor

Australian Government Solicitor

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Sydney, Australia

6 days ago

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Senior Executive Service Band - Full-time, ongoing opportunity

Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney

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 legal solutions which support the work of the Australian Government.

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 660 staff, including over 470 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.

About the roles
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 as the solicitor assisting royal commissions. In addition, DR has a specialist in-house counsel practice, led by Tim Begbie KC.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dispute resolution lawyer interested in a rewarding career at a Senior or Managing Partner-equivalent level within the Commonwealth's Senior Executive Service.

The role operates at a strategic level.

The role is an integral part of the senior leadership of the AGS group and is a professional leader and role model in the department.

In this role you will:
- lead a substantial legal team comprising over 300 lawyers located across Australia
- be part of a supportive, collegiate and high performing national legal practice
- work as one of the Australian Government's most trusted legal advisors
- strategically advise on the Commonwealth's most important, high profile, sensitive and complex legal matters.

For further information about the requirements of the roles please refer to the role description available on our recruitment portal.

About you
The successful applicant will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

exceptional legal experience (including at senior executive or partner level) across a broad range of legal issues relevant to the Commonwealth

- a thorough understanding of the Commonwealth legal environment
- exemplary leadership and managerial skills and a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards
- the ability to provide strategic advice to the highest levels within Government
- demonstrated ability in senior stakeholder engagement
- excellent professional judgement and interpersonal skill.

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 competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.

With open door access to some of Australia's most respected lawyers, we are a developer of talent and critical thinking and you will partner with our clients to deliver creative solutions to current and emerging legal issues of national importance.

AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity.

We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace 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, please click the 'Apply' button and ensure that you upload a maximum 3 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 5pm (AEST) on Friday, 4 August 2023.

Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Jillian Mackay, HRBP, DR on