OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE The Head of Legal and Procurement, General Counsel is responsible for leading the legal and procurement team to ensure the National Gallery complies with relevant legislation and key Commonwealth frameworks in the delivery of its purpose and artistic ambition. The role also provides practical advice and assistance in the interpretation of legislation and policy relevant to the Gallery's activities and operations including best practice approaches to managing risks, procurement and contract management activities. Responding to audit findings and best practice approaches, this role drives the ongoing maturity of the legal and procurement functions and systems, developing workforce capability and providing user centric tools, templates and resources. This role collaborates and works closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders and participates in key advisory and working groups, including the National Gallery's Leadership Group. The key duties of the position include WHAT WILL YOU DO? Lead and manage legal services and provision of in-house advice in accordance with the Legal Services Directions (2017) and AGLS General Counsel Charter, including ensuring National Gallery compliance with various commonwealth laws and regulations. Lead and manage procurement and contract management services in accordance with the PGPA Act 2013, including oversight and guidance of all procurement reporting activities including Austender and Murray Motion. Develop and implement strategically aligned legal and procurement frameworks, processes, systems, policy and guidelines that are practical and meet the needs of the National Gallery. Provide legal and issues management advice in relation to a wide range of complex matters, delivering consistent messaging in line with current policies and objectives and ensuring security, financial, reputational, and business risks are minimised. Assist and respond to the risk and impact of changes in legislation, Commonwealth policies or frameworks and changes in the National Gallery's operating environment. Uplift privacy, procurement, contract management and contract development tools and templates to ensure business areas can self-service. Instruct and manage the Gallery's relationship with external legal providers where appropriate, including in relation to hearings or inquiries on behalf of the National Gallery. Provide leadership, direction and support to staff working in a fast-paced, high workload environment and triage priorities. Promote a culture of compliance and integrity across the Gallery, including shaping staff learning and engagement strategies and advocacy on key working groups. Develop a broad range of complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring to support the development and retention team members and build a high performing, collaborative and values -based team culture.