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Special Counsel

SeniorFull-timeHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaLegalPosted 2 months agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

This job is about joining the Australian Digital Health Agency as a Special Counsel, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality legal advice and support for significant digital health projects. Your expertise will help shape legal strategies and operational practices, ensuring that the Agency can effectively deliver person-centred healthcare. The team values collaboration and strong relationships, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal advice

Delivering high-quality, cost-effective in-house legal advice and assistance to the Agency’s Executive and staff across a broad range of matters.
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Influencing legal strategy

Influencing legal strategy and operational practices while providing high-level advice to senior management.
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Leading complex work programs

Leading the delivery of complex and sensitive work programs of strategic and operational significance.

Key criteria

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Post-admission legal experience

Minimum of seven years’ experience as a government or in-house lawyer.

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Experience in ICT-related legal matters

Demonstrated experience advising on complex ICT issues.

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Legal practitioner admission

Admission as a legal practitioner with a current unrestricted Government practising certificate.

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5 criteria for this job
Post-admission legal experience
Minimum of seven years’ experience as a government or in-house lawyer.

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Experience in ICT-related legal matters
Demonstrated experience advising on complex ICT issues.

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Legal practitioner admission
Admission as a legal practitioner with a current unrestricted Government practising certificate.

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Communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly developed skills in building productive relationships.

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Leadership and people management
Experience leading legal teams and managing legal services effectively.

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