We are looking for a
Senior Legal Counsel
to join the team.
You will be responsible for providing comprehensive in-house legal counsel services to Council, including supervising the Legal Officer.
As the chief in-house legal practitioner, it is vital for the incumbent to develop strong business partnerships and have a strong service delivery ethos, to ensure the smooth running of Council's legal operations.
The successful applicant will have:
A bachelor's degree qualification in Law (B LLB or similar) underpinned with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Admitted to practice law in Tasmania or in other State essential.
Demonstrated experience in a legal practice, in-house counsel, government lawyer or similar role with a approximately 5 years in the provision of complex or high level local government, commercial, corporate, administrative law or property legal advice.
Proven ability to interpret complex statutes, Regulations, By-Laws and court decisions and undertake legal research including use of case databases in relation to Council matters.
Proven ability to advise on and/or prepare contracts relating to Council business, including ability to negotiate with the other party or that party's legal advisers.
Qualifications required:
Entitled to a Tasmanian Practising Certificate or deemed practising certificate.
Position Hours:
Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight.
Salary range:
$108,051.34 to $121.609,78 plus superannuation
For further information on this position, contact Michael Jacques, Manager Governance & Risk on (03) 6216 6800.
GCC Employee benefits:
15% superannuation (OTE)
9 day fortnight (Rostered Day Off) with full time positions
Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
Flexible Working Arrangements
Paid Maternity Leave
Annual wage increases
Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
How to apply:
Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page.
To be considered for this role, all applicants must:
Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.
Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 15 December 2024
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