Senior Solicitor

• Permanent / Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight 
• $113,497-$120,417 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 7) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton 

Your new role

Are you a dynamic legal professional eager to advance your career in a vibrant, collaborative environment? Council is currently seeking a Senior Solicitor to join our dedicated 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 high level strategic and transactional legal advice and act proactively to protect Council’s legal interests. You will provide 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

• Qualifications and demonstrated experience and knowledge in law, particularly those areas of law which impact local government.
• Experience handling comprehensive legal matters and providing high level strategic and transactional legal advice along with excellent legal decision-making skills including the ability to research and interpret law, analyse facts, assess risks, form conclusions, develop options and make recommendations.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team with high level organisational skills and the ability to provide timely, high quality and strategically aligned legal advice to Council.
• Excellent client service and communication skills, including advocacy, negotiation skills and the ability to prepare precise, plain English advice and reports.
• Experience within local government is not mandatory, however will be beneficial to your application.

What you'll get in return 

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 900 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region. 

• Supportive Work/Life Balance 
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture 
• A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts 
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options 
• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Wages paid fortnightly 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 2-4 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 unrestricted practicing certificate (or eligibility to obtain).
• Demonstrated significant experience in the provision of legal advice and knowledge in 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 (including the practices and procedures of all Courts and Tribunals).
• Excellent client service and communication skills, including advocacy, negotiations 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 to complete your online application. 

Applications Close: Monday 29 January 2024 at Midnight (AEST)