Senior Legal Officer

Newly created Senior Legal Officer (5-8+ years PAE) position with a Local Government body

Your new company 

This fast-growing Local Council in the Macarthur region of NSW is seeking a Senior Legal Officer to join its in-house legal team to provide support to the Council on a broad variety of legal matters, with a focus on commercial law and contracts.
 

Your new role 

Reporting to the Manager Legal and Governance, you will interact with various internal and external stakeholders to assist in the Council's management of legal and policy matters, and provide guidance to staff with respect to contracts and other legal documents, policies and procedures, governance matters and legal enquiries.

Duties will include:

• advising on various areas of law including commercial law, property, planning, intellectual property, privacy, administrative law and local government law;

• drafting and reviewing various legal documents, including commercial contracts such as procurement agreements, IT agreements, sponsorship agreements and grants;

• assisting with privacy and access to information matters and managing subpoena requests;

• preparing reports, submissions, briefing papers, policies and correspondence on a broad range of legal and governance matters;

• updating and maintaining legal templates;

• coordinating and managing advice from the Council's Legal Services Panel;

• delivering training to the organisation.
   

What you'll need to succeed 

You will have a minimum of 5 years' PAE in one or more of the following areas of law: commercial law, property, planning, intellectual property, privacy, administrative law and local government law. 

You will have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and the ability to build strong relationships by influencing and negotiating outcomes. You will have proven legal experience in preparing, reviewing and advising on a range of commercial agreements, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines. Previous working experience in local government or other government setting is advantageous, but not required.
 
You must hold a current Australian Practising Certificate.

What you'll get in return 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in servicing the legal requirements of a growing and well-regarded Local Council. On offer is:

• hybrid working conditions, namely the ability to work from home 2 days a week

• a 35 hour working week

• convenient office location, close to shops and amenities

• professional career development opportunities

• health program, including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and well-being leave options

• ample free parking

What you need to do now 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, you can email your CV to Tina Kokkalis at *************@hays.com.au or call her on (02) 8226 9*** for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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