About The Role Working closely with the Lead Legal Counsel, Projects & Infrastructure and the Chief Legal Officer, this role calls for a dynamic, strategic, and innovative professional who collaborates across Council, applying a multidisciplinary approach to navigate complex issues and deliver practical, high-quality solutions.
Work type Permanent, full-time.
Classification Band 8, $122,040 plus super.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality legal advice, services, and practical solutions to internal stakeholders, aligned with the Department Business Plan, legislative requirements, and the City’s strategic interests, particularly across projects, infrastructure, and construction.
Confidently research, analyse, and provide expert advice across key areas of practice, including complex and emerging legal issues, using innovative and creative approaches to achieve impactful outcomes.
Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders to support the achievement of the City’s objectives.
Engage and manage external legal advisors, including specialist firms and Counsel, overseeing performance, coordination, and legal budgets.
Negotiate effectively and influence positive outcomes across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Anticipate client needs and provide clear, persuasive advice to navigate competing priorities and resolve complex or conflicting issues.
About You To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in law and admitted to practice law in the state of Victoria and hold a current practising certificate.
Essential Experience
Have at least 2 years post‑admission experience.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and practices related to public sector legal practice.
Demonstrated people skills to support, influence and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
Well‑developed writing, presentation and speaking skills to align with stakeholders and achieve support for task outcomes.
Strong problem solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build collaboration and partnerships.
Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police and Working with Children’s Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).
Child Safety Responsibilities We are committed to being a child‑safe organisation and have zero‑tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.
Diversity and Inclusion At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.
Accessibility We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.
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