Legal Officer
- Full-time (or part-time), permanent opportunity
- Professional, friendly, and dynamic work environment
- Excellent employee benefits
The Legal Officer role offers an exciting opportunity to undertake research and provide high-level, expert advice to the Association and its members (councils, county councils and related local government bodies) on a broad range of legal issues, case law and legislation affecting local government.
About LGNSW
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is the peak body for councils and related organisations in NSW. LGNSW advocates on behalf of its members and their communities on policy to decision-makers at state and federal levels. We also provide a comprehensive range of services including workplace relations' representation, management services, training, and legal support.
About the role
Reporting to the Director Workforce and Legal, the Legal Officer will play an integral role in providing high-level internal legal advice to LGNSW, and general legal advice to members on a broad range of legal issues, case law and legislation affecting local government, including the Local Government Act and Regulations, Planning and Environment Law, Property Law, Contract Law, Code of Conduct issues and complaints, council meetings and procedures, and privacy and access to information.
The role also participates in various projects, such as contributing to reviews into the NSW Councillor Conduct Framework, and proposed amendments to local government related legislation.
What we offer
LGNSW offers a competitive remuneration package, professional development opportunities, a positive and supportive work culture, and the opportunity to contribute to local government and the communities that local government represents.
We also offer:
- A hybrid way of working – enabling employees to blend their work between the office and home.
- Monthly RDOs and two extra days' wellbeing leave a year – supporting our employees to live a happier, healthier, and well-balanced life.
- Salary-sacrificing options – enabling our employees to reduce their taxable income.
- Extra insurance – offering eligible employees extra insurance coverage including Death, TPD, and Income Protection Insurance.
- No billable hours.
About you
You will be an Australian legal practitioner (solicitor or barrister) with demonstrated experience researching legislation and case law and in providing high level written and verbal advice to clients.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in law, and current practicing certificate as an Australian legal practitioner (solicitor or barrister)
- Experience in interpreting legislation and case law
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated research skills, including online research
- General knowledge of local government practices and policies
- Knowledge of office-based computer packages
- Class C driver's licence (or equivalent).
Previous experience providing high-level legal advice on issues relating to local government and experience in drafting/reviewing contracts and other legal documents would be highly regarded.
Join our team
To apply, please review the Position Description and submit your application, including a full CV, covering letter and addressing the essential requirements to [email protected].
For further information, please contact Adam Dansie (Director Workforce and Legal) on 0418 168 538 or email [email protected].
Applications close at midday on Monday 19 August 2024.
LGNSW is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce that reflects the community and members we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, marital and family status or disability.