Allygroup is seeking an experienced lawyer with strong experience in trade remedies law, statutory interpretation, and/or prior experience with an economic investigatory regulator. This position is offered as an initial three‑month contract with an Australian Government department, with the possibility of a further three‑month extension.
For this role the candidate requires a minimum baseline clearance and needs to be based in Melbourne or Canberra.
Roles and responsibilities
Delivering client‑centered legal support to investigators, including those without legal training, by working in partnership to identify and address legal issues and risks arising in investigations, reviews and inquiries and assisting decision makers to manage those risks effectively.
Providing high quality verbal and written legal advice on matters such as statutory interpretation, trade remedies law, evidentiary issues and investigative practice and procedure, including both matter‑specific advice and broader legal research and analysis.
Managing merits review matters, including preparing submissions and participating in conferences with members of the Anti‑Dumping Review Panel.
Requirements
Hold a current Australian legal practising certificate
Australian citizenship is mandatory
Must hold current baseline security clearance
Minimum 3+ years of administrative law experience required
Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. This statement should detail your skills, knowledge, and experience, explaining why they are a suitable fit for the role while addressing the duty statement and selection criteria.
Application for this position closes at 12:00pm on Sunday, 1 March 2026. However, applications submitted after this date will be considered for similar roles in the future.
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.