Commercial Affairs positions are critical to the work of Parliamentary Committees.
They are responsible for providing legal advice and advising MPs on the legal issues that they have to address, and they often represent a strong voice in committee meetings.
In many cases, the commercial affairs officer is also a key adviser to parliamentary committees.
While there are many different commercial affairs positions available, this is by far the most common position.
They can advise a parliamentary committee on: the legal position of an organisation or business