Lawyer
Core
Providing legal advice on complex Commonwealth and state constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and human rights matters to government.
Role type
Senior Constitutional Lawyer (Government)
Builds
Legal advice and representation for government entities
Domain
Public Law / Constitutional Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Constitutional law expertise, statutory interpretation, human rights law knowledge, High Court litigation experience, advice to Attorney-General
Preferred skills
Experience with Chapter III of the Constitution, familiarity with the Human Rights Act 2019
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Advise on complex questions of Commonwealth and state constitutional law, advise on statutory interpretation for significant government matters, provide advice on the Human Rights Act 2019, instruct counsel in complex matters in High Court and other courts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
