Senior Legal Counsel - NIOA
Core
Senior in-house legal role advising on complex commercial, government, and international contracts for an Australian defence organisation.
Role type
Senior in-house commercial lawyer
Builds
Commercial agreements, contracts, subcontracts, deeds, and variations for a global defence business
Domain
Defence, Government, International Trade
Required skills
Commercial contract drafting, negotiation, risk management, regulatory interpretation, stakeholder management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Defence or government contracting experience, international/cross-border transaction experience, private practice background
Technologies
Legal research databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, supporting negotiations with Commonwealth and commercial partners, identifying and managing legal risk, interpreting legislative developments, strengthening contracting frameworks, mentoring junior colleagues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
