Legal Counsel – Government Contracts

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Government Contracts Lawyer to join its legal team. This is a full-time role based remotely in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice and guidance to a diverse range of internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and related documentation.
• Identify, assess, and advise on legal, contractual, and commercial risks, providing pragmatic solutions.
• Support the business on key projects, initiatives, and strategic matters from a legal perspective.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with legal, commercial, procurement, and broader business teams.
• Manage a varied and evolving portfolio of matters, balancing competing priorities and delivering high-quality advice within required timeframes.

Requirements

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to a broad range of internal stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, advising on key legal and contractual risks.
• Partner closely with legal, commercial, and business teams to support strategic projects, initiatives, and day-to-day business requirements.
• Must hold a current Australian Government Baseline or NV1 security clearance, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ongoing development across diverse projects and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality legal advice in complex contracting matters.
• Experience supporting strategic and day-to-day business requirements across commercial contracting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided description.

Location

• Remote (Australia)

Equal Opportunity & Additional Information

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request and consistent with applicable laws, for participation in each stage of the recruitment process.