Senior Legislation Lawyer (Baseline Clearance)
Limber
Full-time
Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Posted
July 17, 2026
Job Description
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legislation Lawyer to support the Legal Division within a high profile Commonwealth Department.
This position is for a candidate with significant experience in legislation reform and development.
The Responsibilities
The position requires the successful candidate to:
- assist in the development of primary and subordinate legislation;
- prepare drafting instructions;
- drafting Explanatory Memorandum, and Explanatory Statements;
- issue ongoing instructions to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel; and
- draft advice on law design issues, particularly in relation to in biosecurity or export control law and/or cost recovery.
The Requirements
Extensive experience developing primary and subordinate Commonwealth legislation and legislative development projects and knowledge of or experience in in...