Create a free Lawyers Weekly Jobs accountThis is an excellent opportunity to work in an anti-corruption agency, providing advisory, advocacy and leadership to prevent, investigate and expose corrupt conduct.We are seeking an experienced General Counsel for appointment on an executive contract for up to five (5) years.This role provides a unique, hands-on professional opportunity for you to work closely with the ACT Integrity Commissioner (a former Supreme Court judge) and CEO, to provide leadership and manage legal risks and services across the organisation.As required, this position undertakes the role of Counsel Assisting in the Commission’s examinations and represents the Commission in court proceedings and/or the briefing of external counsel on matters.As General Counsel, some of your responsibilities include:being accountable for the management and quality of legal work provided within the Commission and externally as it applies to Commission workproviding legal advice to the Commissioner, CEO and staff of the Commissionundertaking a leadership role in the conduct of the Commission’s investigations, in concert with the Commissioner, investigators, and other staffdrafting reports detailing the findings and outcomes of Commission investigationsidentifying legal and policy issues affecting the Commission and, in consultation with the Commissioner, CEO and Senior Management Group, develop effective responsesappearing as Counsel Assisting the Commissioner in private and public examinationsdirectly supervising members of the Legal Teamestablishing and maintaining relationships with the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, the ACT Government Solicitor, the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department and Heads of legal teams of partner oversight agencies in line with the objectives and legislative requirements of the Commission.This role is located in Canberra. The successful candidate will be expected to be physically present in the office of the Commission in Canberra on a full-time basis. If you are an interstate candidate, please review the relocation allowances before applying.The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $299,009 – $310,975 depending on the current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $265,927.How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.Contact Officer: CEO (02) 6207 1883 info@integrity.act.gov.au
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