Vacancy Details

In-House Solicitor

  • Permanent Full Time or Part Time (dependant on the successful applicant)
  • Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
  • $86,493 - $99,480 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5-6) + Superannuation
  • Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

 

If you have a degree qualification in Law, demonstrated legal experience and are looking for a new opportunity, this position could be for you! Council is currently seeking an in-house solicitor to join our in-house legal and governance team on a full time or part time basis, dependant on the availability of the successful applicant.

You will be required to provide and facilitate legal advice and representation for all areas of Council’s operations ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and the application of best corporate governance practices. You will prepare and review complex legal documentation, contracts and agreements across a number of areas of law.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

 

What we are looking for

  • Excellent legal decision-making skills including the ability to research and interpret law, analyse facts, assess risks, form conclusions, develop options and make recommendations.
  • The ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
  • Excellent client service and communication skills, including advocacy, negotiation skills and the ability to prepare precise, plain English advice and reports.
  • The ability to manage and monitor deadlines as well as procure external legal services.
  • Experience within local government is not mandatory, however will be beneficial to your application. 

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1.     A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

2.     Your current resume.

 

Application Criteria

  • Degree qualification in Law, admitted as a Legal Practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland and hold a current Queensland practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain).
  • Demonstrated experience in areas of law impacting on the local government sector; such as commercial, property and contract law, governance and public law, regulatory advice and prosecutions, and various forms of litigation.
  • Excellent client service and communication skills, including advocacy, negotiation skills and the ability to prepare precise, plain English advice and reports.
  • Excellent legal decision-making skills including the ability to research and interpret law, analyse facts, assess risks, form conclusions, develop options and make recommendations
  • Experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships to develop work practices and to minimise potential legal risk.

 

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 29 November 2021 at Midnight (AEST)