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SOLICITOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COMM
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SOLICITOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COMM
role at
Brisbane City Council
Personnel Area:
Governance and Legal Services
Branch:
City Legal
Salary Range:
Band 7 $127,965 to $139,905 + 14% Superannuation
(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)
Work type:
Permanent Full-time
Location:
Brisbane City and working from home
Our Business
Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region with a $4.1 billion budget and is one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have more than 300 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with us offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter.
Our Branch
City Legal is a specialist provider of legal services to Brisbane City Council and its subsidiary companies. We provide a comprehensive range of cost-effective legal services, adding value to Council's core business and major projects.
The Role
An excellent permanent opportunity currently exists for a solicitor, ideally with at least 4 years' post-admission experience, to join our dedicated friendly team.
You will be using your expertise and superior communication skills to provide and prepare legal advice and documentation on procurement contracts and arrangements, competition and consumer law matters, as well as governance and intellectual property law matters. Accordingly, there will be real variety in work during your day.
The key to this role will be your knowledge in complex construction, intellectual property and/or information technology law particularly in relation to contract management, variation and termination, risk management and payment disputes. You will truly enjoy the rewards of working in a supportive team providing front-end advice and drafting project documents in a fast-paced environment whilst being challenged and engaged with varied work.
To be successful you will:
be admitted to practise as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
hold, or be eligible to hold, a current Practising Certificate from the Queensland Law Society
have experience in complex construction, intellectual property and/or information technology law particularly in relation to contract management, variation and termination, risk management and payment disputes
possess excellent communication and negotiation skills
have exceptional attention to detail
maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
You can be part of Brisbane City Council, which has a central role in readying the city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over the coming years.
Benefits of working for Council include:
flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
free gym and wellness centre
award winning superannuation fund
generous leave provisions
competitive salary.
Benefits of working for Council:
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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.
This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.
For more information:
Please call John Hefez on
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date:
Sunday 7th September 2025 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, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
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