Governance Lawyer

Description:

The ideal candidate will have experience working within local government, and have strong experience drafting constitutions and dealing with complex structures.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Researching and analysing legal issues, interpret laws, rulings, and regulations related to the constitution
• Corresponding and negotiating with government departments
• Preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda on constitutional and governance issues
• Advising clients, governmental bodies, or other entities on the constitutionality of laws, regulations, or actions
• Presenting and summarising cases to leadership team, elected members, government officials and judges

Experience required:

• Experience required in Local Government
• Experience drafting constitutions and dealing with complex structures