Job Title:
Chief Legal Counsel
Job Description:
We are seeking an accomplished legal professional to provide strategic legal leadership across the region. The successful candidate will have extensive senior leadership experience in a large and complex organisation, preferably within the local government or broader public sector.
The role combines high-level technical expertise with organisational leadership, guiding on complex legal matters including commercial contracting, procurement, probity, property and planning, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will be an expert in local government governance frameworks, legislation and regulatory bodies, with proven experience in prosecutions, commercial and contract law, planning, property, and environmental matters.
Key Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Law
* A current unrestricted Australian legal practicing certificate
Benefits:
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of the region while supporting sound governance, strong risk management and sustainable growth.
The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a rapidly growing area, combining high-level technical expertise with organisational leadership.