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Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government’s primary agency for supporting Australian screen projects, practitioners and businesses. We support projects of scale and ambition, distinct local stories told with strong creative voices and risk-taking content for all platforms.   About us The Legal Services & Producer Offset and Co-production department delivers high-quality, in-house legal advice and services to enable the efficient and effective delivery of Screen Australia’s funding programs. Integral to the department is to also administer the Australian Government’s Producer Offset and International Co-production Programs. We seek to hire skilled and talented legal professionals that support our internal clients to manage legal issues, navigate through challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcome for Screen Australia. About the role We are currently seeking a talented lawyer to join our friendly and robust team of professionals. Working under the supervision of the Head of Legal Services and Producer Offset, this position will draft and negotiate a range of funding contracts, provide written and oral advice to business units within Screen Australia, assisting stakeholders to understand legal risk; and support the achievement of business objectives. This position is offered for 2 years and is based in our Sydney office. About you Tertiary qualifications in law, a current practicing certificate and minimum 2 – 4 years post admission experience gained in an established legal firm, preferably in a media/entertainment or corporate/commercial practice.  Demonstrated experience working under professional supervision to document, manage and deliver a diverse range of multi-party transactions. Ability to think commercially, problem solve and identify practical solutions.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a high standard of advice writing, combined with strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.  Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a high volume, fast paced environment  The benefits In return you will receive a salary of $101,711 + 15.4% super, work in our modern offices in Ultimo; and become part of a collaborative, creative and high performing team environment. Screen Australia is committed to increasing workplace inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. How to apply For further information on this position and to apply, please visit the Screen Australia website:  www.screenaustralia.gov.au/jobs Applications must be received by 18 June 2021    

Our firm White Knight Lawyers is a rapidly growing Australian law firm which offers premium litigation, transactional, and advisory legal services. We generally practice in litigation and dispute resolution, insolvency and bankruptcy, tax controversy, commercial law and advisory, public law and construction law. We are currently engaged in diverse ongoing litigation work including proceedings before the Supreme Court of NSW and Supreme Court of Victoria, District Court of NSW, Federal Court of Australia, AAT, and NCAT (both original jurisdiction and appeal panel).   We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, developing relationships of trust with our clients, and efficiently delivering engagement-tailored legal services.  Our available role We are very excited to offer practical legal training to a recent law graduate on a volunteer basis.  We expect that you will be honest, diligent, and enthusiastic when carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities, amongst others: Attending client meetings and court hearings and taking minutes and file notes respectively. Assisting in the preparation of internal processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and protocols. Assisting in the preparation of precedent documents and checklists. Drafting publications and legal updates on topical legal issues across a wide range of areas of law. Undertaking legal research and drafting research memorandums. Drafting statements of claim, affidavits, and other forms and processes.  Administrative assistance including file management, diary maintenance, and office management. About you You must be committed to establishing a career in commercial private legal practice and have a keen interest in litigation and dispute resolution.  You must have a proven record of legal ability, whether by way of your academic success, prior industry experience, or relevant extracurricular activities.    Your application If you are interested in the above and think you have what it takes, then please email us your curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and a sample of your writing (preferably one (1) academic piece and one (1) creative piece).