Government Sector Legal Consultant

Government Sector Legal Consultant – Contract Opportunities

We are seeking experienced legal professionals with a background in government or public sector work to support our clients in Melbourne. This role is ideal for those with expertise in administrative law, commercial agreements, and dispute resolution within a governmental context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on matters involving government departments, statutory authorities, and public sector organisations.
• Advise on government procurement strategies, tender processes, evaluation frameworks, and contract management.
• Draft and review a broad range of commercial agreements, including goods, services, consultancy, technology, and infrastructure contracts.
• Support complex procurement and commercial projects from planning through to implementation.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution, including coordinating external legal providers and developing strategy.
• Advise on contractual disputes, statutory claims, administrative law matters, and broader government-related litigation.
• Prepare legal briefs, ministerial responses, and governance documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operational teams, executives, and external stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal team members where applicable.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver timely, commercially focused legal support.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Current Australian practising certificate.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice within a government or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of administrative law, procurement, and commercial contracting.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads and build trusted relationships.
• High standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

• Current Australian practising certificate.
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in government or public sector legal matters.
• Experience with procurement strategies, tender processes, and contract management.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements.
• Ability to manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Proven capability to mentor junior team members.