The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legislation Lawyer to support the Legal Division within a high profile Commonwealth Department.
This position is for a candidate with significant experience in legislation reform and development.
The Responsibilities The position requires the successful candidate to: assist in the development of primary and subordinate legislation; prepare drafting instructions; drafting Explanatory Memorandum, and Explanatory Statements; issue ongoing instructions to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel; and draft advice on law design issues, particularly in relation to in biosecurity or export control law and/or cost recovery.
The Requirements Extensive experience developing primary and subordinate Commonwealth legislation and legislative development projects and knowledge of or experience in in biosecurity or export control law and/or cost recovery would be highly regarded.
Legal qualifications, a current practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one) and a Baseline Security Clearance are required.

📌 Senior Legislation Lawyer Baseline Clearance Canberra
🏢 Limber
📍 Canberra