SALARY: Attractive Remuneration and excellent conditions are available for theright candidate.
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Enjoy a 35 hour workingweek
Flexibility through flexleave provisions
Professional careerdevelopment
Health program includingfree flu vaccinations and skin checks
Corporate Gym membership available
Free parking
Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Council's Legaland Governance branch in the position of Senior Lawyer. You will be responsiblefor analysing and advising on various legal issues affecting local governmentwith an emphasis on contractual drafting and will besupported by the Manager Legal and Governance as well as a Lawyer and will alsoinstruct, and liaise with, Council's external legal panel. We pride ourselveson providing high quality legal services to our internal clients so an emphasison good customer service is expected.
Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
What We Offer
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Degree qualification inLaw or equivalent entitling to admission to practice as a solicitor orbarrister in NSW
Admission to practice asa solicitor or barrister in the State of New South Wales and a currentPracticing Certificate allowing legal practice in Council
Experience in one ormore of the following areas of law: commercial/contract, property,planning, intellectual property, privacy, administrative and localgovernment law
Proven ability to assessand interpret information to formulate recommendations and providespecialist advice to enable the organisation to achieve quality outcomes
Specialist knowledge andproven legal experience preparing, reviewing and advising on a range oflegal agreements
Demonstrated commitmentto continuous improvement, with a strong focus on providing qualityadvice
Demonstrated excellentverbal and written communication skills including experience in writingand producing advice, correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, legalbriefs and submissions to a high standard
Demonstrated ability toprioritise work and meet deadlines
Demonstrated high levelinterpersonal and teamwork skills dealing with all levels of managementand staff
Demonstrated ability tobuild strong relationships by influencing and negotiating outcomes thatadd value to the organisation
Understanding andcommitment to ethical practice and always acting with probity
Experience in localgovernment or a government environment
Working knowledge ofCourt documents, processes, and protocols
Specialist knowledge andskills in interpreting legislation relating to Local Governmentoperations, in particular Local Government Act 1993, GovernmentInformation (Public Access) Act 2009, Privacy and Personal InformationProtection Act 1998, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 and Public InterestDisclosures Act 1994
Broad policy skills withknowledge and understanding of government structures andinter-governmental relationships.
Further Information: Charles Weber, Manager Legal & Governance on 02 4653 3*** Closing Date for above position:31/08/2026
SALARY: Attractive Remuneration and excellent conditions are available for theright candidate.
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Enjoy a 35 hour workingweek
Flexibility through flexleave provisions
Professional careerdevelopment
Health program includingfree flu vaccinations and skin checks
Corporate Gym membership available
Free parking
Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Council's Legaland Governance branch in the position of Senior Lawyer. You will be responsiblefor analysing and advising on various legal issues affecting local governmentwith an emphasis on contractual drafting and will besupported by the Manager Legal and Governance as well as a Lawyer and will alsoinstruct, and liaise with, Council's external legal panel. We pride ourselveson providing high quality legal services to our internal clients so an emphasison good customer service is expected.
Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
What We Offer
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Degree qualification inLaw or equivalent entitling to admission to practice as a solicitor orbarrister in NSW
Admission to practice asa solicitor or barrister in the State of New South Wales and a currentPracticing Certificate allowing legal practice in Council
Experience in one ormore of the following areas of law: commercial/contract, property,planning, intellectual property, privacy, administrative and localgovernment law
Proven ability to assessand interpret information to formulate recommendations and providespecialist advice to enable the organisation to achieve quality outcomes
Specialist knowledge andproven legal experience preparing, reviewing and advising on a range oflegal agreements
Demonstrated commitmentto continuous improvement, with a strong focus on providing qualityadvice
Demonstrated excellentverbal and written communication skills including experience in writingand producing advice, correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, legalbriefs and submissions to a high standard
Demonstrated ability toprioritise work and meet deadlines
Demonstrated high levelinterpersonal and teamwork skills dealing with all levels of managementand staff
Demonstrated ability tobuild strong relationships by influencing and negotiating outcomes thatadd value to the organisation
Understanding andcommitment to ethical practice and always acting with probity
Experience in localgovernment or a government environment
Working knowledge ofCourt documents, processes, and protocols
Specialist knowledge andskills in interpreting legislation relating to Local Governmentoperations, in particular Local Government Act 1993, GovernmentInformation (Public Access) Act 2009, Privacy and Personal InformationProtection Act 1998, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 and Public InterestDisclosures Act 1994
Broad policy skills withknowledge and understanding of government structures andinter-governmental relationships.
Further Information: Charles Weber, Manager Legal & Governance on 02 4653 3*** Closing Date for above position:31/08/2026
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