Your new role

As a Lawyer/Law Graduate, you will be part the General Counsel (GC) Team which provides high quality, business-focused legal services to support CSC’s business objectives. With the support and supervision of a Senior Lawyer, Manager and/or Special Counsel, y ou will be responsible for the provision of a broad range of in-house legal and compliance services to CSC’s business areas.

We are seeking a Lawyer/Law Graduate to work primarily within the Commercial and Investments functional area within the GC Team. However the successful candidate may also have opportunities to work across the following other functional areas of the GC Team: 

• Compliance and Regulatory; and
• Dispute Resolution and Casework,

through short term rotations or as business needs require.

Please note: we are seeking candidates based in Canberra, with a requirement to work in the office a minimum of three days per week.

What you need to excel

• A law degree, admission or eligibility for admission in the ACT, or nearing completion/admission (for Law Graduate)
• An openness to constructive feedback, with a growth mindset
• Ability to proactively manage a varied workload, to prioritise and meet deadlines
• A team player who partners and engages effectively with other team members to achieve business outcomes.
• A solid academic record
• Due to the nature of CSC’s business and industry, ideally you will be agile, driven and commercially-minded
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

What will you get in return?

• Unique opportunity in the Canberra market for new lawyers interested in commercial and investment matters or financial services law
• Genuine opportunity to make a difference in a cohesive, high-performing and friendly team giving you autonomy with support
• Be part of a team with a strong focus on promoting diversity and professional development opportunities including in house and external training opportunities
• Exposure to exciting and varied work across multiple business functions
• Benefit from CSC’s commitment to excellence through the core competency framework which underpins all people processes to foster empowerment, continuous development, recognition, and a collaborative culture, ensuring you have the tools and support necessary to thrive and excel in your role.

How do I apply?

To apply for this opportunity please include a cover letter (mandatory) outlining your suitable skills, career aspiration alignment and interest in the position and working for CSC, along with your current resume and a copy of your academic record.

For questions or more information about this opportunity, please reach out to recruitment@csc.gov.au

• Applications close: Thursday 7 August 2025, 5:00 pm
• Please note: Agency submissions will not be considered for this position

More about CSC:

Visit our careers page to discover more about CSC, our core competencies and employee benefits: https://www.csc.gov.au/Members/About-CSC/Careers

CSC is committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders and sexual orientations.