Allygroup is seeking an energetic and talented Legal Practice and Finance Manager for a secondment opportunity with a government department. The contract is for 12 months, from April 2025 to April 2026, and is based in Canberra.
In this role, you will oversee various legal practice management activities to support program outcomes. you will ensure effective management and compliance with procurement, budget, and recruitment activities, liaising with both program and corporate personnel, as well as external legal service providers, to meet deliverables and milestones.
Candidates must hold NV2 clearance or above and be available to work on a full-time basis.
Key Responsibilities include:
Manage all aspects of the division’s legal practice
Oversee the LEX Matter Management System and develop the division’s precedent database
Ensure compliance with rules and guidelines, including corporate procurement, budget, and recruitment
Coordinate training for divisional staff
Lead external legal reporting obligations
Prepare data analysis for legal, financial, and other reporting
Qualifications and Experience: Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated individual with proven experience in handling complex or sensitive work under broad direction, driving legislative and policy compliance assurance activities and supporting the procurement and contract management of external legal services. Independence and contribution to team and divisional planning are expected.
Responsibilities include:
Sound decision-making and judgement
Strategic thinking and high-level work production
Managing the LEX matter management system
Coordinating training for divisional staff
Engaging with external legal service providers, including contract negotiation and management
Ensuring best practices in legal practice management within the department and other agencies
Managing the division’s legal services budget
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Assisting in corporate procurement and recruitment activities
Contributing to the division’s outcomes and priorities
High-level ICT skills, especially in Excel and database/case management applications
Experience with Australian Government procurement policies
Desirable knowledge and experience include:
Experience with LEX matter management system and ability to coordinate relevant training for the division.
Strong understanding of legal compliance and risk management
Proven Experience in driving legislative and policy compliance assurance
Demonstrated expertise in managing division budgets and contract negotiations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
What you need to do now
To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au.
Applications for this position close at COB on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. However, applications submitted after this date will be considered for similar roles in the future.