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About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join a high-performing in-house legal team supporting major government budget, policy and legislative initiatives.

• Pay Rate: $71 – $80 per hour + super
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 3-month contract from commencement
• End Date: 24 August 2026
• Location: 52 Martin Place, Sydney NSW - 7hrs/day M-F
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid model – onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays

The successful candidate will work within the Budget, Finance, Economic & Policy (BFEP) branch of the Office of General Counsel, providing expert legal advice, practical support and matter management across a broad range of legal and legislative matters.

This role will primarily support:

• Policy & Budget functions
• Economic Strategy & Productivity functions

across a diverse range of economic, public and commercial policy areas.
About the Team The legal team forms part of a broader Office of General Counsel that includes legal, governance, integrity and risk functions. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of six lawyers working on complex and high-impact government matters.

The team advises on:

• Public finance and governance
• Taxation and revenue reform
• Economic and competition policy
• Regulatory frameworks
• Administrative and constitutional law
• Legislative reform and drafting
• Cabinet and statutory decision-making processes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on:
  • Public finance and government decision-making
  • Taxation and revenue policy initiatives
  • Administrative and constitutional law matters
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Economic and regulatory policy
• Support legislative reform projects, including:
  • Legislative drafting support
  • Bill development
  • Liaison with Parliamentary Counsel’s Office
• Review and advise on:
  • Cabinet submissions
  • Regulations and statutory instruments
  • Governance and policy documents
• Assist with budget-related legal matters and associated legislation
• Provide legal support on commercial arrangements, consultancy engagements and confidentiality matters
• Manage responsive, fast-paced advisory work across internal stakeholders

About You The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current Australian practising certificate
• Experience within government, regulatory or in-house legal environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • Public law
  • Administrative law
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Government processes
• Strong drafting, advisory and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

Candidates from private practice or private sector in-house environments with strong public law capability are also encouraged to apply.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity! 

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
  
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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