AddressNLC lawyers work on an array of matters, including litigation, arbitration, negotiation and advice work. There are five legal practice areas at the NLC:
- Regional Development
- Native Title and Litigation
- Land Claims
- Resources and Energy Projects
- Community Planning and Development.
While each lawyer is assigned to a particular practice area, Lawyers regularly have opportunities to work across different areas.
The key duties of the position include
- Work as a member of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the effective performance of the NLC's statutory functions under ALRA, NTA, and other relevant legislation.
- Advise and represent the NLC or its constituents in relation to:
- litigation, including native title determination and compensation applications in the Federal Court, and arbitration in the National Native Title Tribunal;
- land claims before the Aboriginal Land Commissioner;
- negotiation, drafting and implementation of agreements under ALRA or the NTA for various purposes, including tourism, pastoralism, infrastructure, mineral exploration and mining, petroleum exploration and production, renewable energy and other major projects; and
- protection of sacred sites.
- Strategically manage legal projects, including by preparing and complying with project budgets, engaging external counsel and advisers, and facilitating consultations in remote locations.
- Advise and assist the NLC in the performance of its statutory functions, with a particular focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and correspondence.
- Provide legal advice to the NLC, prescribed bodies corporate, and other Aboriginal associations and corporations in relation to compliance, corporate governance, contractual relationships and trusts.
- Prepare discussion papers on legal aspects of policy proposals and proposed legislative amendments.
- Comply with NLC policy and procedures at both an organisational and operational level, ensuring that appropriate standards and operational protocols are maintained at all times.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks and duties that are required, that are within the scope of your position classification, service area and skill set as required.
- Adhere to the NLC Code of Conduct and work in a manner which is professional, respectful, and collaborative to foster sound working relationships within your immediate team and the broader organisation.
- Actively participate in performance enhancement processes and learning and development requirements of your role.
- Ensure your personal health and safety and that of others by undertaking your duties and tasks in a safe manner and complying
- Report all hazards and incidents to your direct supervisor immediately and complete all incident reporting requirements within the timeframes specified
