An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced legislation lawyer to support significant legislative reform initiatives within a Commonwealth Government environment.
We are seeking a senior legal professional with strong expertise in legislative development, drafting and reform to contribute to high-profile projects with national significance. This engagement offers the opportunity to work on complex legislative matters, provide strategic legal advice and support the development of primary and subordinate legislation.
This secondment is expected to commence in mid-October 2026 and continue through to 30 June 2027. Applicants must hold a valid Baseline Security Clearance or higher at the time of application.
Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Providing high-quality legal advice on legislative and regulatory matters.
- Preparing drafting instructions for legislative amendments and new legislation.
- Assisting with the development of primary and subordinate legislation.
- Drafting explanatory materials and supporting documentation.
- Advising on parliamentary processes and legislative scrutiny requirements.
- Analysing complex legal issues and presenting practical advice to stakeholders in a clear and accessible manner.
- Supporting legislative reform projects within tight timeframes.
Our ideal candidate To be successful, you will ideally possess:
- A minimum of five years' post-admission experience.
- Experience at an EL1 equivalent level or above.
- Strong legislative development and reform experience.
- Legislative drafting experience, preferably within the Commonwealth workplace.
- Demonstrated experience preparing drafting instructions and explanatory materials.
- Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and written communication skills.
- Experience delivering complex legal advice within demanding timeframes.
The following will be highly regarded:
- Previous experience within the Australian Public Service.
- Knowledge of Commonwealth legislative processes.
- Familiarity with the Legal Services Directions.
- Experience in regulatory, compliance, biosecurity, export control or cost recovery frameworks.
Working arrangements
- Canberra-based candidates are preferred.
- A hybrid working arrangement is available. However, candidates must be able to work onsite for approximately two-thirds of their engagement.
- Full-time or part-time arrangements will be considered.
- Remote arrangements may be considered for candidates with extensive Commonwealth legislative drafting experience.
What you need to do now To apply, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button above or send a current resume along with a brief summary outlining your legislative drafting and reform experience to our team at
[email protected]. For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please call us on [02 5104 3170](tel:02 5104 3170).
You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through the National Relay Service. Plain English or large-print copies of this advertisement (and any related position descriptions) may also be requested by emailing
[email protected].
About Allygroup
Allygroup is a law firm specialising in legal management consultancy, legal project management, and legal recruitment.
Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of gender, disability, neurodivergence, cultural background, religious belief, or other personal characteristics.
If you identify as a person with disability or neurodivergence, as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, as LGBTQIA+, or as coming from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to include it in your application or cover letter.
📌 Legislation Lawyer/Senior Legal Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Allygroup
📍 Canberra