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About The Role
The City of Sydney is looking for a Principal Lawyer with extensive relevant experience (8+ years post admission) to lead a team of skilled lawyers and provide legal advice across the organisation. The Principal Lawyer manages the team and supervises day‐to‐day matters, including commercial and contractual negotiations, planning agreements, procurement advice and grants matters.
You will play a critical role in providing a variety of legal advice and support to all areas of the City's operations, including procurement, contracts, regulatory, planning, property transactions and development projects, as well as local government administration and access to information.
This role provides the opportunity to join a high‐performing team as a senior manager, offering strategic and practical legal services to support the City's delivery of the Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
We're Looking For Someone With
* Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams of lawyers and developing and maintaining team spirit and direction to maximise team effectiveness
* Highly developed and effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and an ability to develop strong relationships with a variety of clients
* Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic, expert and strategic legal and policy advice on a range of complex and sensitive matters, and manage or conduct litigation
* Demonstrated understanding of the legislative, operational and political structure within which local councils function and enthusiasm for local government matters and the City of Sydney
* A minimum of 8 years post‐qualification experience in the provision of legal services in relevant areas of law
The successful applicant will join two other Principal Lawyers in developing and leading the City's legal services function under the guidance of the General Counsel.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19‐day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre‐employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 12th May.
What We Can Offer You
* 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
* Collaborative approach to flexible working
* City centre head office, with many public transport options
* Leadership and management development program
* Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
* Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
* Long service and employee recognition awards
* Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting Families
* 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
* Paid and unpaid adoption and long‐term fostering leave
* Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
* Part‐time and job‐sharing options available
* Supportive return‐to‐work environment
Inclusive Culture
* Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
* Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
* Recognised family inclusive workplace
For more information, contact Kirsten Morrin, Executive Director – Legal & Governance on 02 9265 9361.
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