Lawyer/senior Lawyer

7 days ago

City Of Yarra, Australia First Peoples' Assembly Of Victoria Full time
The Assembly's objective is to promote the self-determination and empowerment of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians through the Treaty process by: Acting as the First Peoples' Representative Body to negotiate and agree Statewide Treaty and Interim Agreements, Acting as the Aboriginal Representative Body to support Treaty negotiations (including administering the Self-Determination Fund), Enabling Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians to exercise sovereignty, the right to self-determination and other rights; including those contained in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Applications close: 29 January 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
OVERVIEW: The Lawyer / Senior Lawyer role is in the Legal and Risk Team.
The Legal Team advises on a broad range of legal issues.
Assembly lawyers provide legal advice and support to the Assembly on a range of matters including Assembly business, governance, policy issues, Treaty negotiations, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Responsibilities: The Lawyer / Senior Lawyer is responsible for providing and assisting in providing legal advice across the Assembly, and has a range of responsibilities.
These may include, but are not limited to: Develop sound legal advice to the Assembly, including Council and CEO, and provide legal support as required.
Preparing clear and concise briefings, memoranda, correspondence, and instructions on a range of legal issues, including Assembly business, corporate governance, contract law, employment / OHS issues, privacy and data, Treaty and indigenous law, complaints, and legislation and regulation applicable to the Assembly as a corporation and registered charity operating in a political environment.
Drafting, reviewing and advising on Assembly governance documents and policies, and contractual agreements.
Advising on, and managing, legal risk for the Assembly.
Assisting with the induction and supervision and development of lawyers, secondees and interns (Senior Lawyer only).
Undertaking legal practice management and administrative tasks as required in a small team.
Participating in professional development activities, Assembly networks and meeting Continuing Professional Development requirements.
Skills, Competencies & Knowledge: Sound interpersonal and relationship building skills for Lawyer role; strengthened level of skill for Senior Lawyer role, including ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Sound written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain and express complex legal ideas in a clear, accessible form to suit the audience for Lawyer role; strengthened level of skill for Senior Lawyer role.
Sound analytical skills, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to understand complex and sensitive matters.
At Senior Lawyer level, strengthened skill and ability to be agile and responsive in providing accurate and pragmatic legal advice as part of a fast-paced in-house team.
Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Law.
Holds or eligible to hold practicing certificate.
2+ years post-admission experience for Lawyer role; 5+ years post-admission experience for Senior Lawyer role.
Desirable: legal experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate governance, Indigenous legal issues, contracts, employment, privacy and data, regulation and compliance and public law.
Experience as in-house counsel regarded favourably.
Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Communities and organisations within Victoria.
Demonstrated skill and capacity to work effectively and with integrity in the context of a Victorian First Peoples' Representative Body.
Salary: Level 4: From $91,418.00 to $103,725.00 (gross, per annum, full-time equivalent) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging, based on experience and expertise.
Level 5: From $105,479.00 to $127,621.00 (gross, per annum, full-time equivalent) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging, based on experience and expertise.
If you are ready to take on a challenging role and make a significant impact, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other supporting documents to .
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Note that interviews may commence prior to application close dates as suitable applications come through so job may be filled before close date.
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