Allygroup is seeking experienced government lawyers to support a number of Commonwealth Government clients across privacy, data governance, emerging technology, and Freedom of Information (FOI) matters.

We are currently recruiting for multiple opportunities ranging from 2+ years post-admission experience (PAE) through to Senior Government Lawyer level. These roles offer the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile legal matters that have a direct impact on government operations and service delivery.

The Senior Government Lawyer opportunities may be based in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or other locations, while the FOI Lawyer prospect is Canberra-based, with alternative locations considered on a case-by-case basis. A Baseline security clearance is required for these roles.

Available opportunities

Senior Government Lawyers

Join a specialist in-house legal team advising on complex privacy, data governance, information-sharing and emerging technology matters.

Key areas of work may include:

- Privacy law and compliance obligations
- Privacy impact assessments and privacy assurance activities
- Information sharing, data governance and data access arrangements
- Data matching and data exchange initiatives
- Regulatory privacy matters, including data breaches, complaints and compensation issues
- Statutory secrecy provisions and information handling obligations
- Emerging legal issues relating to digital services, artificial intelligence and automation
- Drafting legal advice, briefings and decision-making documentation
- Providing strategic legal support to internal stakeholders





We are seeking two Senior Government Lawyers for an initial six-month engagement, with a further extension option available.

FOI Lawyer

We are also seeking a lawyer to support a Commonwealth Government agency operating under a centralised FOI decision-making model.

Key responsibilities include

- Managing Freedom of Information requests from commencement through to finalisation
- Conducting document reviews and exemption assessments
- Preparing FOI decisions and related legal advice
- Advising stakeholders on FOI obligations and risk considerations
- Assisting with internal reviews and other FOI-related matters

We are seeking one FOI Lawyer for an initial three-month engagement, with a further extension option available. Our ideal candidate To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia
- Strong legal research, drafting and statutory interpretation skills
- Experience providing legal advice within government, regulatory, private practice or in-house environments
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Highly regarded

- Experience working within Commonwealth Government legal teams
- Experience advising on privacy,



information law or data governance matters
- Experience managing Freedom of Information matters
- Knowledge of emerging technology and AI-related legal issues

Requirements

- Baseline security clearance
- Ability to commence at short notice is highly regarded

How to apply To apply, click the "Apply for this job" button above or send a current resume and cover letter to [email protected], expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential discussion in relation to these positions, 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 and large-font copies of this advertisement (and any related position descriptions) may also be requested by emailing [email protected].

About Allygroup

Allygroup is a law firm that specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.

Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity.

If you identify as a person with disability or neurodivergence, as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, as LGBTQIA+, or as someone from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or cover letter.

📌 Senior Government Lawyers & FOI Lawyers (Multiple Government Opportunities) (Canberra)
🏢 Allygroup
📍 Canberra