Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Senior Legal Counsels to join our Legal and Policy team.

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As a Senior Legal Counsel in the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), you will be part of a small team in a quick-paced workplace, where you will exercise sound qualified judgment to manage legal and strategic risks. You’ll research, analyse and provide timely high-quality legal advice on a range of areas of law in a regulatory context, including charity law, administrative law and privacy law. You may also be required to manage litigation and to develop and deliver training to staff on their legal responsibilities.

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You will provide legal advice to staff throughout the ACNC on matters such as:

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assessing whether an organisation is entitled to registration as a charity or a subtype of charity
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decisions to revoke registration or exercise enforcement powers
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privacy law and Freedom of Information
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guidance and education materials published by the ACNC
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drafting and reviewing Commissioner’s Interpretation Statements and Decision Impact Statements
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evaluating the impact of proposed legislative changes
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interpreting provisions of the ACNC Act, the Charities Act and regulations made under them.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel Melbourne
🏢 Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
📍 Melbourne