Senior Legal Counsel Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide expert advice and representation on complex matters.
* Job Description:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public law, with experience in providing strategic legal advice and assistance to clients from the public and private sectors. You will work closely with our senior lawyers to deliver high-quality advice and representation on constitutional, public, and administrative law matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver strategic, expert legal advice and representation, including in High Court matters.
* Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser on complex issues.
* Support and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development.
* Stay current on legal and legislative developments.
* Manage legal matters to a high professional standard.
Benefits:
* Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing, work from home, compressed/staggered hours.
* Realistic billable hours targets.
* Leave loading + 12.5% superannuation.
* Generous parental leave and long service leave after seven years.
* Discount corporate private health insurance.
* Corporate health and wellbeing program.
* Family and lifestyle friendly leave.
* EAP and counselling support.
* Salary packaging options available.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 8 years' experience in public law, with a strong background in constitutional, public, and administrative law.
* Demonstrated expertise in providing strategic legal advice and assistance to clients from the public and private sectors.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage and deal with sensitive, strategic, and/or complex matters with minimal supervision.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced lawyer to join our team and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of high-quality legal services.