Internal Only - Senior Solicitor Planning Infrastructure

Personnel Area:

City Administration and Governance Branch:

City Legal Salary Range:

Band 8 AUD $139,957 - $151,454 per annum + superannuation (Remuneration stated is for a full-time position) Work type:

Temporary Full-time Duration:

Up to January 2026 (Parental leave position) Location:

Brisbane City Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland.
We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options.
Our Branch

City Legal is a specialist provider of legal services to Brisbane City Council.
An opportunity currently exists for a Senior Solicitor - Planning and Infrastructure, to join our dedicated team.
The Role

The primary purpose of this role is to provide high quality, professional legal advice on complex planning and infrastructure matters.
To be successful you will have:

Been admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and hold a current Practicing Certificate from the Queensland Law Society Extensive knowledge and experience in planning law and infrastructure related matters Demonstrated significant experience in the drafting of complex legal documents including infrastructure agreements Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex legal outcomes to achieve organisational objectives Highly developed communication, organisational and prioritisation skills to manage conflicting deadlines.

Benefits of working for Council include:

Flexible working hours and arrangements Free gym and wellness centre Award winning superannuation fund Generous leave provisions Competitive salary.

How to apply:

Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application.
Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.
*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability.
This role may require a Criminal History Check.
For more information:

Please call Zoe Cobon on 07 3178 5012.
Application Closing Date:

Monday 16th September 2024 at 11:55pm AEST Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve.
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