About the Role
At the Northern Land Council (NLC), our lawyers play an important part in supporting Aboriginal Traditional Owners to make informed decisions about their land and sea country. This is not your typical legal job—it's a chance to work alongside Aboriginal people, applying your legal skills to support self-determination, cultural authority, and lasting change.
Main Responsibilities:
* Guide Traditional Owners through the consultation process to support free, prior and informed consent for a wide range of land and water use matters.
* Provide legal advice and representation under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993.
* Work on Resources and Energy sector projects such as exploration and mining.
Our legal teams work across a diverse practice, with matters spanning Land Rights, Native Title, and major project negotiations. Every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to support Aboriginal people to protect their rights, interests, and aspirations.
What You Will Bring
You are a skilled and thoughtful legal professional who values respect, integrity, and accountability in your work. You build trust easily, communicate with care, and are committed to doing work that has purpose. It helps to fully understand the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 and Native Title Act 1993, but you must be willing and able to learn quickly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
* A current legal practicing certificate in an Australian jurisdiction and at least 3 years' experience practicing the law post-admission.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, government, and industry proponents.
* Strong time management, negotiation and advocacy skills.
* A valid driver's licence and the ability to drive manual vehicles, with a willingness to travel regularly to remote locations.