Job Description
Government Lawyers
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At Reach we have seen consistent demand from Ashurst Perkins Coie clients seeking lawyers with experience working within the state government sector in Melbourne. If you are a government lawyer with any of the following skills and are either a seasoned
consultant/contract
lawyer or a lawyer looking to move into a consulting role, get in touch with our
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Description
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Government Lawyers
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At Reach we have seen consistent demand from Ashurst Perkins Coie clients seeking lawyers with experience working within the state government sector in Melbourne. If you are a government lawyer with any of the following skills and are either a seasoned
consultant/contract
lawyer or a lawyer looking to move into a consulting role, get in touch with our Talent Solutions Advisor, Adam Saunders, to find out more.
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Sought after Experience & Expertise
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Demonstrated experience providing legal advice within a government department, statutory authority or public sector organisation
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Experience advising on government procurement matters, including procurement strategies, tender processes, evaluation frameworks and contract management
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Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including goods, services, consultancy, technology and infrastructure contracts
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Experience providing legal support on complex procurement and commercial projects from planning through to implementation
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Front end construction and infrastructure experience, in a government context
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Litigation and dispute management experience, including managing external legal providers, litigation strategy and alternative dispute resolution processes
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Experience advising on contractual disputes, statutory claims, administrative law matters and broader government-related litigation issues
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Ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice across a diverse range of commercial, procurement and contentious matters
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Strong understanding of public sector governance, accountability, compliance and decision-making frameworks
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Experience preparing legal advice, briefing papers, ministerial responses and governance documentation for senior stakeholders
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Ability to identify and manage legal, regulatory, financial and reputational risks within a government environment
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Experience working closely with operational teams, executives and external stakeholders to support strategic and business objectives
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Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage effectively with government agencies, regulators, external advisers and service providers
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Experience supervising or mentoring junior legal team members and contributing to capability development
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Ability to manage a high volume of competing priorities while delivering timely and commercially focused legal support
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Legal research, drafting and analytical skills across procurement, property, litigation and general commercial law matters
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Attributes
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Commercial and strategic judgement with the ability to balance legal risk against operational and policy objectives
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Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills
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Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex legal and stakeholder issues
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Pragmatic and solutions-focused with a commitment to delivering practical outcomes
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise and influential advice
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Stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation
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Confident operating autonomously while managing multiple matters and competing priorities
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Adaptable and resilient,



with the ability to perform effectively in a agile government environment
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Professional and politically astute when dealing with sensitive or high-profile matters
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Collaborative and approachable, with a commitment to supporting colleagues and fostering positive working relationships
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Strong attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader strategic and organisational objectives
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Sound decision-making capability with the confidence to provide clear recommendations on complex matters
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Proactive and responsive, taking ownership of issues and driving them through to resolution
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Committed to high standards of integrity, accountability and public sector service
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Able to quickly establish credibility and become a trusted adviser to internal clients and stakeholders
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Requirements
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Current Australian practising certificate
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Right to live and work in Australia
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About Reach
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Reach is the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices. Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.
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Why join Reach?
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Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life — not the other way around. We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities. Here's what you can expect as a Reach consultant:
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Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life.
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A genuine partnership — a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals.
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The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community.
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📌 Reach Legal Consultant | Government Sector Lawyers | Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 Ashurst Perkins Coie
📍 Victoria