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QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. We deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.
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Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and improve tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting and rewarding place to work and learn.
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If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact, there’s never been a better time to join us.
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With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.
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We are seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel to join our national Legal & Commercial team. Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, you will enjoy a broad remit spanning legal advice, governance, risk, insurance, compliance, template management and provision of legal support for business-winning activities, working alongside our commercial and contract managers.
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Whilst your competence will be defined by many things, as a guide, this role will suit a practitioner with minimum six (6) years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
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About You \n
As an ideal applicant, you will be admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer and will hold an unrestricted current practising certificate in an Australian jurisdiction. You will have worked as an in-house lawyer in an industry such as manufacturing, defence, technology or similar and ideally have private practice training. What will set you apart will be your:
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Due to the nature of our business, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance.
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Applications close Monday 28th September, 2026.
Looking for an Employer with Benefits? \n
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
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Some of our benefits include:
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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates. \n
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