Job type: Full time / 12 Months
Organisation: Country Fire Authority
Salary: Salary not specified
Reference: VG/1832356
Are you looking for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do? We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With over 51,000 volunteers, CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, embracing individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds.
About the Role Are you seeking a fixed term, in-house counsel role within a collaborative and highly skilled Legal services team? This busy role will see you provide legal advice and services across a broad range of legal disciplines and experience a varied and dynamic workload.
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will manage their own files which could include legal interpretation and application of the CFA Act and Regulations, advise and negotiate a wide range of commercial and inter-governmental matters including MOUs, agreements and contracts, property licences and leases, litigation claims, work with external lawyers, and provide advice on employment and industrial matters as well as volunteer discipline and legal risks associated with CFA's activities.
This is a unique opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join the Governance, Legal and Risk Services Department supporting the whole organisation. This critical role will provide strategic, practical and outcome-focused legal advice and analysis across all areas of the law to the broader organisation. You will receive support and mentorship from General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, influence executives, collaborate with CFA employees, engage with volunteer members, and liaise with external lawyers.
About You The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer and possess an unrestricted Victorian practising certificate. You will have demonstrated experience in the application of legal principles across a range of legal disciplines.
You will be customer-centric with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of building productive working relationships with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives. You should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing high-quality, well-researched, and concise advice, reports, briefs, and correspondence.
Your success in this role will depend on your proven experience in providing strategic legal advice, including the interpretation and application of legislation in a large and complex environment.
Why choose CFA Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a differenceWork-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisionsGrowth Opportunities: Learning and developmentFlexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangementsDiscounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various servicesWellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinationsMember Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathwaysYour Application Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. You will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.
When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes, and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check, and hold a valid Working with Children Check.CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please contact the person listed on the ad or email ******.
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