Senior legal counsel
Core
Senior Legal Counsel providing expert advice on contract interpretation, negotiation, drafting, and preparation, and leading legal aspects of commercial matters.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (public sector)
Builds
Legal advice, commercial strategies, and policy formulations for government ministers and senior executives
Domain
Public sector / Commercial law / Contract law
Required skills
Commercial law expertise, Contract law expertise, Statutory interpretation, Legal document drafting, Complex commercial negotiation, Parliamentary and legislative process knowledge, Public sector legal counsel experience
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage outsourced provision of legal advice, Provide high-level legal advice to the Minister and senior executives, Interpret and apply relevant legislation, Liaise with key stakeholders including the State Solicitors Office, Contribute to policy formulation and compliance strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC